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Advantages of direct deposit and debit card
Advantages of direct deposit and debit card
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These two benefit payment options are faster, more secure and a convenient alternative to paper checks. They also eliminate the worry about mail delays as the benefits are electronically deposited into the individual’s bank account or added to their debit card.
The debit card will be issued or the direct deposit option will be established once UIA issues a monetary determination. Funds will be added to the worker’s Michigan UI Debit Card or deposited into the individual’s bank or credit union account within two or three days after they have made their biweekly eligibility certification either through UIA’s MARVIN system by telephone, or online through the Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM), if they have been determined to be eligible.
Individuals are not locked into one payment method for the duration of their claims. They can change their benefit payment method by calling UIA’s toll-free claims line at 1-866-500-0017. Workers can also change their payment option online through MiWAM. Customers may log in or establish a MiWAM account at www.michigan.gov/uia.