SILC Officers Elected
The West Virginia SILC held elections at the October 5, 2011 board meeting and the following individuals were elected to serve on the Executive Committee:
- Chairperson – Anne Weeks, Huntington
- Vice-Chairperson – Vanessa VanGilder, Charleston
- Secretary – Joyce Floyd, Elkins
- Treasurer – Beverley Jones, Hurricane
- At-Large Member – Erick Dowdy, Huntington
- At-Large Member – Donald Carson, Beckley
Federal Benefit Payments Go All-Electronic
The U.S. Department of the Treasury now requires all federal benefit and nontax payments to be paid electronically. People applying for Social Security, Veterans benefits or other federal benefits on or after May 1, 2011, will receive their payments electronically starting with their first payment. People currently receiving federal benefit checks will need to switch to an electronic payment option by March 1, 2013.
Those who do not choose an electronic payment option at the time they apply for federal benefits or those who do not switch by the deadline will receive their benefit payments via the Direct Express® Debit MasterCard® card, so they will not experience any interruption in payment. If you are receiving benefit payments electronically, you do not need to take action. you will continue to receive your payment as usual on the payment day.
With direct deposit, the Treasury Department sends an electronic message to your bank or credit union account on the usual payment day with the exact amount of your benefit payment from Social Security, VA or other federal agency. You don’t have to worry about your money being stolen out of your mailbox, and there’s no need to make a trip to cash or deposit a check. Plus, it’s better for the environment and saves taxpayer dollars.
West Virginia SPIL Approved
The West Virginia State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) for federal fiscal years 2011-2013 (October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2013) has been approved by the Rehabilitation Services of Administration, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, US Department of Education.
The SPIL may be viewed or downloaded here, or a printed copy may be requested by contacting the SILC office at 304-766-4624 or 800-642-8207 ext. 4624 or via e-mail.
