The agency had previously announced it would discontinue paper checks starting Sept. 30 as “part of a broader government-wide ...

The Social Security Administration had planned to eliminate all paper checks by Sept. 30. Now the agency says it will ...

The Social Security Administration will continue to send some paper checks to beneficiaries of the retirement program, ...

Earlier this year, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that will end the practice of paper checks being issued ...

However, it appears the agency remains intent on encouraging any Americans who still get their Social Security benefits by ...

Many Americans are ditching their checkbooks these days, with only 61 percent reportedly having written one in 2024. Now, the ...

Over half a million people still get their Social Security benefits via paper checks. They’ll need a waiver by the end of ...

Less than 1% of beneficiaries have not yet switched to electronic payment methods and still receive paper checks, according ...

The Social Security Administration said it will no longer issue paper checks for benefit payments starting Sept. 30, 2025.

The federal government must stop issuing paper checks by September 30 in favor of direct deposit, prepaid cards, or other digital payment options.

Starting September 30, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will no longer issue paper checks for benefit payments. This change is part ...

Social Security payments worth up to $4,873 are going out this August. Here's the full schedule for benefits—plus last-minute changes.