A minimum deduction can be configured for all benefit products. This is the minimum amount of money that the system can deduct from the total benefit payment issued for the case. Deductions cannot be processed if they fall below this minimum amount. For example, if the minimum deduction amount is 10, a deduction cannot be processed against the case for less than $10. Setting the minimum deduction amount prevents the issuing of small payments to third parties who may prefer to receive multiple deductions that are rolled up into one payment in order to simplify financial processing.