Social Security Announces that They Will Not Issue Paper Checks.

Social Security to End Paper Checks

The Social Security Administration (SSA) will stop mailing paper checks for benefit payments starting September 30, 2025, as part of a federal initiative to modernize payment systems. This change impacts a small group—less than one percent of recipients—who still receive paper checks. To continue receiving payments on time, beneficiaries must switch to either direct deposit into a bank account or the Direct Express® debit card for those without …

Social Security Administration Will Continue Sending Paper Checks, Reversing Course

The Social Security Administration (SSA) was expected to phase out the use of Treasury checks to pay benefits by September 30, 2025, and has now reversed course