From: Servan, Carlos <carlos.servan@nebraska.gov> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 8:31 AM To: NCBVI Everyone <NCBVI.Everyone@nebraska.gov> 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 <announcements-bounces@acbnebraska.org<mailto:announcements-bounces@acbnebraska.org>> On Behalf Of Jim Jirak via Announcements Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 8:22 AM To: announcements@acbnebraska.org<mailto:announcements@acbnebraska.org> Cc: Jim Jirak <jim@acbnebraska.org<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.org<mailto:jim@acbnebraska.org> Join our Facebook Group<https://www.facebook.com/groups/3044848258997407/?ref=share_group_link&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=JGDUPMb92G3Wkp5x&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2F15dz1RYNhJ%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr>