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Chapter 1:
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Chapter 2:
Payment Processing

Chapter 3:
Nonreceipt

Chapter 4:
Returns

Chapter 5:
Reclamations

Chapter 6:
Notification of Change

Chapter 7:
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Chapter 8:
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Chapter 9:
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Reclamations

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C. Errors in Death

If the Person did not Die

The RDFI is authorized by the government to terminate the reclamation if it obtains satisfactory proof that the recipient or beneficiary is alive.

In such cases, the RDFI must still return the Notice of Reclamation on time. Failure to respond to the Notice of Reclamation so that it is received by the Government Disbursing Office within 60 days from the date of the Notice, will result in a debit to the RDFI's or its correspondent's account at the Federal Reserve for the outstanding total. Such debits can be restored only after a verification process by the authorizing federal agency.

Types of Evidence

The following are acceptable types of proof for verifying that the person did not die:

Driver's license, picture ID, or other evidence similar to that required for cashing a check, if the recipient or beneficiary appears at the RDFI.
A signed, dated, and notarized statement attesting to the fact that the recipient or beneficiary is alive if, he/she is unable to appear at the RDFI.
A written statement from the authorizing federal agency verifying that the recipient or beneficiary is alive.

The RDFI is not obligated to accept the proof or to contact the authorizing federal agency if any disagreements or questions arise with the person presenting the proof. Prudence is required, as the action taken by the RDFI may affect its liability. Disagreements will be adjudicated by the authorizing federal agency after it has been contacted by the person presenting the proof.

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