Social Security Issues New Reminder About Major Change Just Days Away
Summary
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is changing how beneficiaries receive payments by ending paper checks after September 30. Recipients must switch to direct deposit or a payment debit card. This change affects more than 500,000 people who currently receive checks.Key Facts
- After September 30, Social Security will no longer send out paper checks.
- Recipients must switch to direct deposit or use a payment debit card.
- About 70 million people get Social Security payments, but only around 0.8% still receive checks.
- The change will save the U.S. government money because electronic payments are cheaper to issue.
- Recipients can manage their payment switch through their "my Social Security" account or by calling specific numbers for help.
- The switch was mandated by an Executive Order from March 2025 aiming for all federal payments to be electronic.
- The SSA is working to inform affected recipients about how to switch their payment method.
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