Secure the beneficiary’s name, address, full IBAN, bank name, and bank address at
the time of filing. The FBU inputs an initial IDD claim if the beneficiary elects
the option of direct deposit. All initial IDD claims that an FBU takes for Albania
require input into ITS.gov and an SSA system (i.e. MCS, MACADE, etc.) on the same
day. You must complete all initial claims that the International Benefits Office (IBO)
takes. You must input all initial claims involving Albanian IDD into ITS.gov and an
SSA system (i.e. MCS, MACADE, etc.) on the same day.
NOTE: If there is dire need or hardship involved, advise the beneficiary of the option
of initiating payment via a paper check. Inform the beneficiary that the bank may
charge for cashing the check. If the beneficiary chooses the option of paper check,
the FBU documents and processes the initial claim.