408.1201—What are State recognition payments?
(a) State recognition payments; defined.
State recognition payments are any payments made by a State or one of its political subdivisions to an individual who is entitled to SVB, if the payments are made:
(3)
In cash, which may be actual currency, or any negotiable instrument convertible into cash upon demand.
(b) State; defined.
For purposes of this subpart, State means a State of the United States or the District of Columbia.