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What is Direct Deposit?
Direct Deposit is the electronic transfer of funds to your bank account. Direct deposit allows you to receive your payments in a safe, easy, and efficient manner. No more lost, stolen, or forged checks
How Can I Participate in Direct Deposit?
You may participate in the Direct Deposit Program if you meet the following criteria:
- Have an active checking or saving account in your name.
- Complete, sign, date, and return the Direct Deposit Authorization form (OCS-DD-1) with the required documentation for the preferred method of deposit as listed below.
For CHECKING Account---submit a voided check or pre-printed deposit slip.
For SAVINGS Account--- submit a pre-printed slip.
For CREDIT UNION or SAVINGS and LOAN Account—submit a pre-printed deposit slip or financial institution printout showing the account number and routing number.
All direct deposit forms for new accounts or account changes for providers (foster/adoptive parents, residential providers, non-certified foster homes, child placing agencies and tutor/guardian) should continue to be mailed to:
Office of Community Services
Att: Direct Deposit Unit
P.O. Box 3318
Baton Rouge, La 70721.
All direct deposit forms for new accounts or account changes for workers and vendors should be mailed to:
Office of Management and Finance
TIPS Fiscal Unit
P. O. Box 3927
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
A check will be issued to you until the account information has been verified. Once the information is verified, future payments posted will be directly deposited into your account. If the account information is rejected, a check will be issued. Funds are usually available within 48 hours after posting.
What If I Do Not Have a Bank Account?
If you do not have a bank account, you will continue to be issued a check
When Will Direct Deposit Go Into Effect?
Direct Deposit is scheduled to go into effect between November 2006 and January 2007. Direct Deposit will go into effect once your authorization form has been received and processed by OCS and your account information has been verified by your bank or credit union. You will receive a remittance advice that says your payment was directly deposited. In order to verify deposited funds, contact your financial institution. You will continue to receive a Remittance Advice with your payment information. Providers can still contact the Voice Response system (1-888-703-7431) to determine the status of their payments. The Voice Response system does not work for out-of-state providers.
How Can I Cancel or Change the Account Into Which a Direct Deposit Is Made?
To change or cancel Direct Deposit, you must notify the Office of Community Services in writing. Complete the DD-1 and send to the Direct Deposit Unit at the above address. |
