Will the Go Direct deadline affect you? : News : MySouthwestGA.com

Those who receive checks from the treasury department like social security, retirement, or military benefits will no longer receive them in paper format. People have the option to set up a direct deposit with their bank account or accept future payments on a prepaid debit card. / Colby Gallagher

Updated with video; The SOWEGA Council on aging is trying to educate elders on the fast-approaching March 1st Go Direct deadline that will require all people to switch to electronic payments from the United States Treasury Department.

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