Navigating the complexities of receiving United States Social Security benefits while living abroad can seem daunting, but the SSA-1199-OP16 form, specifically crafted for individuals residing in Malta, simplifies the process by establishing a direct deposit system for monthly benefits. This form requires collaboration between the beneficiary and their bank and involves a straightforward three-section completion process. Initially, beneficiaries are tasked with filling out personal and payment details, followed by a bank section to be filled by the financial institution, ensuring the payments are deposited in Maltese Liri. Moreover, this form comes with provisions for handling joint accounts, emphasizing the importance of promptly reporting any changes, such as address modifications or the death of a joint account holder, to the Social Security Administration or the American Embassy. This procedural safeguard helps prevent the misallocation of funds and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory obligations. The form itself is a testament to the SSA's commitment to providing secure and efficient access to benefits for U.S. citizens living abroad, incorporating precautions against fraud and emphasizing immediate access to funds, thereby offering a dependable financial lifeline for beneficiaries.
Question | Answer |
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Form Name | Form Ssa 1199 Op16 |
Form Length | 2 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
Other names | Veneto, ssa 1199 form, SSA-1199-OP16, MALTESE |
Social Security Administration |
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DIRECT DEPOSIT
APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT OF UNITED STATES SOCIAL SECURITY
MONTHLY BENEFITS BY DIRECT DEPOSIT
-Complete Section 1 and "SIGN YOUR NAME"
-Ask your bank to complete Section 3
-Mail completed form back using address in Section 2
SECTION 1 (TO BE COMPLETED BY PAYEE)
Name and Complete Mailing Address: |
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- SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIM NUMBER - |
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Name of Person Entitled to the Benefits |
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Telephone Number: |
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THIS BOX IS FOR ALLOTMENT OF PAYMENT ONLY (if applicable) |
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PAYEE CERTIFICATION |
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JOINT ACCOUNT HOLDER'S CERTIFICATION (optional) |
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I certify that I have read and understand the back of this form. |
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I certify that I have read and understand the back of this form, including the |
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In signing this form, I authorize the Social Security Administration to send my |
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SPECIAL NOTICE TO JOINT ACCOUNT HOLDERS. |
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payment to my bank and deposit it in the designated account. I understand |
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that personal information in these payments will be treated confidentially, but I |
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consent to disclosure of payment information that is compelled by law or |
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necessary to protect against fraud or crime. |
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Your Signature |
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Signature |
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Date |
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This account is: |
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My own account |
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A joint account |
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SECTION 2 (MAILING ADDRESS)
GOVERNMENT AGENCY NAME:
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
MAIL COMPLETED FORMS TO:
Social Security Administration
Office of International Operations
PO Box 17769
Baltimore, MD
USA
SECTION 3 (TO BE COMPLETED BY YOUR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION)
THIS ACCOUNT MUST BE IN MALTESE LIRI
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Name of Bank |
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Bank Phone Number |
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Address of Bank |
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Print Name of Bank Official |
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Signature of Bank Official |
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BANK CODE |
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BANK CODE |
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ACCOUNT NUMBER |
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Form
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
The Information you give on this form is confidential. We need the information to send your U.S. Social Security payments electronically to the financial institution in your country.
WHEN YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR DIRECT DEPOSIT PAYMENTS
Your benefit payment will be sent through the banking system in the country where your account is and will generally post to your account on the regular payment date.
However, delays in direct deposit can occur when a payment date fall on a holiday in the country of the receiving bank. With direct deposit, you will have immediate access to your money. This is the safest way of receiving your benefits.
INFORMATION ABOUT CURRENCY CONVERSION:
Your benefit payment will be sent through the banking system in the country where your account is and will generally post to your account on the regular payment date.
However, delays in direct deposit can occur when a payment date fall on a holiday in the country of the receiving bank. With direct deposit, you will have immediate access to your money. This is the safest way of receiving your benefits.
**SPECIAL NOTICE TO JOINT ACCOUNT HOLDERS**
If you have a joint account with a person who receives Social Security payments, and that person dies, you must immediately contact your bank and the Social Security Administration or the American Embassy or Consulate in your area. Any Social Security payments deposited into a joint account after the death of a beneficiary must be returned to Social Security.
IF YOUR ADDRESS CHANGES:
If your address changes, you must inform the American Embassy or the Social Security Administration. If the Social Security Administration needs to contact you and cannot locate you, your payments may be stopped.
CHANGING BANKS OR BANK ACCOUNTS:
If you change your bank or your account, you must notify one of the following offices:
American Embassy |
Social Security Administration |
Office of American Services - FBU |
Office of International Operations |
Via Veneto 119/a |
PO Box 17769 |
00187 Roma |
Baltimore, MD |
Italy |
USA |
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You may needs to fill out a new Direct Deposit
Paperwork Reduction Act Statement - This information collection meets the requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507, as amended by section 2 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. You do not need to answer these questions unless we display a valid Office of Management and Budget control number. We estimate that it will take about 5 minutes to read the instructions, gather the facts, and answer the questions. SEND OR BRING THE COMPLETED FORM TO YOUR LOCAL SOCIAL SECURITY
OFFICE. You can find your local Social Security office through SSA's website at www.socialsecurity.gov. Offices are also listed under U. S. Government agencies in your telephone directory or you may call Social Security at
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