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Social Security is fully doing away with paper checks: How to prepare

Social Security is fully doing away with paper checks: How to prepare

Summary

The Social Security Administration is stopping the use of paper checks for benefit payments. Most people will need to switch to direct deposit or use a prepaid debit card to get their benefits.

Key Facts

  • Social Security will no longer send paper checks to most recipients.
  • Benefit payments will be made electronically through direct deposit or a prepaid debit card.
  • This change affects people who currently receive their benefits by mail.
  • Using direct deposit means money goes straight to a bank account.
  • The prepaid debit card option is for people without bank accounts.
  • The switch aims to make payments faster and more secure.
  • People should prepare by setting up direct deposit or obtaining the debit card.
  • The Social Security Administration is helping with the transition.
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