Fewer than 3,000 people will be affected by plans to stop paying benefits and pensions in cash.
The Cabinet Office gave the figure in response to a Freedom of Information request from the Isle of Man Womens' Institute.
The organisation wanted to know how many people would be affected by the planned withdrawal of the MiCard system.
In its response, the Cabinet Office said there were fewer than 3,000 users, with around 1,000 pensioners.
Flights to UK cancelled due to heavy snowfall
Loganair has called off two of its flights today due to heavy snowfall in the UK.
Mountain Road and the Sloc closed
The Mountain Road and the Sloc are closed due to bad weather conditions.
Manx Utilities dealing with water issue in West of the Island
Manx Utilities says it’s dealing with incidents in the west of the Island.
Yellow weather warning issued for tomorrow
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued another weather warning for tomorrow.
Bus services face possible disruption due to snow
Buses tomorrow could face disruption due to bad weather.
Prepare for tomorrow's snow today, says Civil Defence
The Island's civil defence volunteers are advising people to prepare for possible snow disruption today.
Tynwald will discuss petition to stop more parking permits being handed out in Douglas
A petition to stop any new buildings in an area of central Douglas getting parking permits for residents will be handed to Tynwald this month.
Admissions for the Island's secure unit for children has risen
The Island's secure unit for children has seen 47 admissions so far this year - up 67 per cent on last year's figure.
