an Interim BOOST card instead of receiving payments via direct deposit, and for providing account information to users, including information pertaining to the account number, status of delivery and receipt of their allocated funds, and the amount of the funds still available on their card and to obtain a check in the amount of the funds in the account. (iv) Telephone access The Secretary shall establish a dedicated telephone information and assistance number for the purposes of allowing eligible recipients to update their current mailing address and direct deposit information, to indicate their preference to receive an Interim BOOST card instead of receiving payments via direct deposit, and for providing account or card information to users, including information pertaining to the status of delivery and receipt of their allocated funds, and the amount of the funds still available on their card. (v) At-risk outreach The Secretary shall establish a dedicated Emergency Responder Corps, and where necessary or appropriate, as determined by the Secretary, shall contract with existing Federal, State, and local government agencies and private entities, to perform outreach to at-risk populations, including the elderly, homeless, physically disabled, or in remote areas, to ensure that these populations receive their interim BOOST card as well as to perform a general wellness check in case of needed targeted supplemental assistance, which shall then be provided in such sums and amounts as determined to be necessary and appropriate by the Secretary via any payments mechanism otherwise authorized by this Act and deemed appropriate for the circumstances by the Secretary. (4) Regulatory treatment of payment The Secretary shall apply the XX code specified in section 212.3 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, to designate all Program payments as benefit payments. The Secretary shall further issue such rules or guidance as needed to protect Program payments from garnishment. In addition, the Secretary shall issue such rules