Can I avoid payment by check during the 8-day verification period?
Yes. If you are a new claimant, sign up for direct deposit immediately after you apply for benefits so we can verify your account information before you are scheduled to start requesting payment. If you already have a debit card: • Submit your payment request before signing up for direct deposit; • Confirm that Chase deposited your payment; • Then sign up for direct deposit. When you request your next payment in two weeks, your payment should go to your personal account.
