The U.S. Treasury's Go Direct campaign is a public awareness program educating Americans about the Treasury's new rule regarding federal benefit payments.
Late last year, the U.S. Treasury announced a new rule that mandates that all federal benefit and non-tax payments will be paid electronically as of March 1, 2013. This change will impact people who are about to apply for federal benefits (like Social Security retirement) and the more than 10 million people who are already receiving benefits by paper check. Additionally, no new retirees will be able to receive paper checks as of May 31, 2011.
To help credit unions educate their staff and members on the federal benefit payment changes, NJCUL has listed links to Go Direct campaign resources below.
If you have any questions regarding the Go Direct campaign or the Treasury's federal benefit payment changes, please contact Nicola Foggie at nfoggie@njcul.org or 800-792-8861 ext. 112.
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Become a Go Direct Community Ambassador TODAY!
This year, the Go Direct Community Ambassadors program, a recognition program for financial institutions with fewer than 100 branches, is new and improved! All you need to do is fill out and submit an online commitment form stating that your financial institution commits to support the Go Direct campaign.
You will receive a certificate of participation from the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Go Direct campaign recognizing your financial institution's participation in the Community Ambassadors program. Then, spread the message about direct deposit by completing campaign activities from June 2011 through January 2013.
A campaign representative may ask you to share more information about these campaign activities. At the end of the program, you will receive an official, electronic certificate of completion from the Treasury Department.
Help customers/members make the switch to direct deposit today by completing campaign activities now to become a Go Direct Community Ambassador!
It's easy to participate. Simply:
Commit to support the Go Direct Community Ambassadors program online.
Complete campaign activities in your branches.
After completing your commitment online, your financial institution will receive an electronic participation certificate and access to other materials, including a web banner and newsletter copy.
If your financial institution has 100 branches or more, sign up for the Go Direct Champions program.
You don't want to miss this opportunity. Sign up today! For more details or to order free materials, visit www.GoDirect.org.
Go Direct Resources
Newsletter Copy - Publish an article for your community members or employees that explains what they need to know about the May 1, 2011 deadline.
Newsletter Copy - This alternative newsletter provides more general background on the Treasury's announcement that all federal benefits will be paid electronically.
Fliers and Posters - Display these materials in your organization's facilities and hand them out at events.
Printable Flier
Teller Tents
Brief Tips - Share these Social Media Tips about electronic payments in your newsletter, website or social media sites.
Videos - Share these videos that explain the Go Direct campaign
For additional information and materials visit http://godirect.org/.