The Brief

The Treasury Department will no longer issue paper checks for most federal benefit payments starting at the end of September.

The government made the announcement Thursday in a news release.

Why is the Treasury Department phasing out paper checks?

What they're saying:

"Reducing paper checks has been a longstanding bipartisan goal that our administration is finally putting into action … This will help reduce fraud and theft. It will also remove delays that prevent hardworking Americans from receiving their vital payments," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement.

Young Americans could lose $110,000 in career earnings to keep Social Security afloat

Timeline:

Paper checks will end on Sept. 30, 2025.

What you can do:

If you already receive federal benefit payme

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