By Arlenys Tabare
Jun 20, 2024, 11:56 AM EDT
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced the launch of a credit card for seniors who depend on Supplemental Security Income and Disability Insurance.
The initiative aims to provide economic relief as well as greater convenience while beneficiaries manage their finances, Additionally, among the characteristics that stand out is that with these cards, money withdrawals will be easier and safer.
According to the entity, it is expected that the first batch of debit cards will begin to be distributed in the coming months, until now the maximum amount that each beneficiary will obtain will be $2,000 dollars.
How to request this benefit?
According to the SSA, to obtain the new debit card, beneficiaries must send the request through an online form or by calling the entity’s contact numbers. During the online process you must create an account in the “My account” tabin which all personal information must be provided, in addition to uploading the documents that support the data provided to the page.
After creating the account, There will be a link that will allow you to request the debit cardIn this section, personal information such as retirement age and income must also be provided.
Once the process is completed, the authorities will verify the applications to verify the information presented in the form and after a while they will inform if it was selected.
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