Ala. Admin. Code r. 480-4-3-.18

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 8, May 31, 2024

Section 480-4-3-.18 - Replacement Of Benefit Checks

(1) Benefit checks are void 180 days after date of issuance and may not be negotiated without written permission from the Commissioner.

(2) Benefit checks or inactivated debit cards outstanding 6 months after date of issuance will be cancelled.

(3) Benefit checks which cannot be delivered will be cancelled 60 days after date of issuance.

(4) Electronis payments may be reversed within (5) days of issuance.

(5) Replacement of payments.

(a) Checks cancelled for non-delivery may be replaced within four (4) years from date of issuance.

(b) Lost checks or inactivated debit cards that have been cancelled as outstanding may be replaced within four (4) years from date of issuance.

(c) Electronic direct deposit payments that have cleared banking channels and payment made thereon may be replaced provided the claimant notifies the Department of Labor Treasurer's office within forty-five (45) days of issuance that the payment was made to an incorrect Financial Institution due to administrative error by the Agency.

(d) Stolen and/or forged checks that have cleared banking channels and payment made thereon may be replaced within four (4) years from date of issuance provided the claimant has filed an "Affidavit of Lost or Stolen Check," within 180 days after date of issuance. Exceptions to the 180 day limit may be granted by the Commissioner if extenuating circumstances merit such consideration.

(e) Requests for replacement of a lost or stolen benefit check shall be filed on Affidavit of Lost or Stolen Check available from the Unemployment Claims Office. The Affidavit must be completed by the claimant and all required information furnished.

(f) Lost and/or stolen debit cards, which have not been cancelled by the Department of Labor, must be reported to the issuing debit card company by the claimant. The issuing company will be responsible for reissuing the last and/or stolen debit card in accordance with its rules and regulations.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 480-4-3-.18

New Rule: Filed February 14, 2000; effective March 20, 2000. Amended: Filed January 2, 2014; effective February 6, 2014.

Author: Hoyt Russell, Director, Unemployment Compensation Div

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 25-2-7, 25-2-8, 25-4-111.