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I realize electronic payments will be more convenient for me, but what are the benefits to the government?

April 26, 2017Benefits convenient electronic government PAYMENTS

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I realize electronic payments will be more convenient for me, but what are the benefits to the government?

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In addition to being safe and convenient for beneficiaries, electronic payments are more efficient and cost effective for the government because they cost less than preparing and mailing monthly checks. In addition, the government doesn’t have to pay to replace checks that are lost, stolen or missing.