From: Servan, Carlos
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 8:31 AM
To: NCBVI Everyone
Subject: FW: [Announcements] a change in how some will receive their federal benefits
Good morning Team:
FYI and to share as appropriate.
Carlos R. Serván, MPA-JD
Executive Director
Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Empowering Blind Individuals, Promoting Opportunities and Building Belief in the Blind
From: Announcements mailto:announcements-bounces@acbnebraska.org> On Behalf Of Jim Jirak via Announcements
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 8:22 AM
To: announcements@acbnebraska.orgmailto:announcements@acbnebraska.org
Cc: Jim Jirak mailto:jim@acbnebraska.org>
Subject: [Announcements] a change in how some will receive their federal benefits
On March 25, President Trump issued another executive order related to how people receive money from the federal government. The executive order calls for the distribution of all benefits, such as Social Security benefits and tax refunds, to be issued electronically; paper checks will no longer be issued. As a result, recipients will have to have a bank account, debit card, or digital wallet. The order goes into effect on September 30, 2025. There is some nervousness about the quick six-month turn-around. There have been many employee cuts to both the SSA and IRS. Please share this information with those who still receive their benefits via mail, as it will take time to set up their accounts online.
Claire Stanley, J.D.
Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs
American Council of the Blind
(202) 599-2041
American Council of the Blind of Nebraska, Inc.
PO Box 6506
Omaha NE 68106-0506
402-679-8448
https://www.acbnebraska.org/
jim@acbnebraska.orgmailto:jim@acbnebraska.org
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