Transition to Electronic Payments for Representative Travel Reimbursements
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Dear Colleague,
In accordance with Executive Order 14247, Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has transitioned to electronic payments for representative travel reimbursements.
As of March 1, 2026, all travel reimbursements for representatives are issued only by electronic funds transfer (EFT). Paper checks are no longer available.
Representatives may receive travel reimbursement in one of the following ways:
- Obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from the General Services Administration at sam.gov and include your assigned UEI when submitting your travel reimbursement request.
- Provide SSA with a completed SF 3881, ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form or a signed, voided check to set up direct deposit.
We appreciate your cooperation as we modernize our payment processes and continue to serve Social Security claimants. Please share this information with your colleagues, affiliates, and other interested parties.
Sincerely,
Nick Perrine
Chief Communications Officer