Alabama Administrative Code
Title 480 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Chapter 480-4-3 - BENEFITS
Section 480-4-3-.18 - Replacement Of Benefit Checks
Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 480-4-3-.18
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024
(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.
Author: Hoyt Russell, Director, Unemployment Compensation Div
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 25-2-7, 25-2-8, 25-4-111.
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