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politics22 days ago•5 min saved

Treasury Blocks $175M in Payments to Deceased in FY2026

The U.S. Treasury Department blocked $175 million in federal payments to deceased individuals in fiscal year 2026, a significant increase from the $99 million identified earlier in the year. This expansion of the 'Do Not Pay' program, which screened over 1.1 billion payments totaling $3.7 trillion, reflects the Trump administration's broader push to eliminate fraud and waste. The initiative, supported by new legislation signed in February 2026, now covers 99% of federal programs, up from 4% in the previous fiscal year.

via Fox News|

#federal-payments #fraud-prevention #john-kennedy

politics11 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Advocates Direct Payments to Americans for Healthcare Funds

President Trump proposed that federal health insurance funds currently sent to insurers be redirected directly to Americans to improve healthcare access and end the government shutdown, amid ongoing legislative stalemate between Democrats and Republicans.

via CNBC|

#federal-payments #government-shutdown #health-insurance

government1 year ago•5 min saved

Social Security and Federal Payments Transitioning to Digital Payments

The U.S. Treasury Department will stop issuing paper checks for federal payments, including Social Security, by September 30, shifting to electronic payments to improve efficiency and reduce fraud, though concerns remain about the impact on vulnerable populations who rely on paper checks.

via The Washington Post|

#beneficiaries #electronic-payments #federal-payments

government1 year ago•1 min saved

Judge Approves DOGE's Access to Treasury's Sensitive Data

A U.S. federal judge approved DOGE employees' access to the Treasury Department's sensitive payment systems, marking a legal victory for DOGE and the Trump administration after previous legal challenges from Democratic attorneys general.

via ABC News|

#doge #federal-payments #government

finance3 years ago•5 min saved

Debt Ceiling Standoff Threatens Social Security, Medicare, and Federal Salaries.

The US may face a debt ceiling standoff, which could lead to delayed federal payments, including Social Security, Medicare, tax refunds, military paychecks, and more. The government has never been in this situation, and there is no public roadmap outlining its response. If the US reaches the X-date without a debt ceiling deal, it would be the first time in US history that the federal government has intentionally reneged on its financial promises. The government would likely prioritize bondholders, and the most consequential delayed payments would likely be Social Security benefits and money for health programs like Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and Affordable Care Act health plans.

via CNBC|

#debt-ceiling #federal-payments #finance