Understanding the Schedule for Social Security Benefit Payments
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Understanding the Schedule for Social Security Benefit Payments
Understanding the Schedule for Social Security Benefit Payments
Every year the Social Security Administration issues a publication laying out the Schedule of Social Security payments for the year. This document details the payment dates for: Social Security payments Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments Payments [...]
Federal Benefits Accessible via Direct Express®
The Direct Express® program launched more than 16 years ago when it began electronically issuing benefit payments to Social Security and Supplemental Security Income recipients. Since then, several more federal agencies have joined the program [...]
Stories
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Cardholder Story #1 Rosalind, Pennsylvania [VIDEO]
“I receive social security and VA Disability. Using my Direct Express® card helps me to budget my money and keep track of it more efficiently” Greater Control & Security
Cardholder Story #2 Garry, Florida [VIDEO]
“I’m a Navy and Vietnam veteran. I’ve received the card for about six years now. The card saves time. It’s more convenient – I don’t carry cash because I’ve gotten used to carrying the Direct Express® card – so I really don’t need [cash]” A Better Budgeting Tool
Cardholder Story #3 Elizabeth, Florida [VIDEO]
“I’m retired and have a disability and a supplemental insurance payment that comes [on the Direct Express® card]. This card helps me a lot. It makes so many times in the month when I don’t have to worry about having cash, or getting cash where it needs to be on time.” Confidence, Comfort & Convenience
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