The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a major change: it will no longer mail paper checks to beneficiaries. Instead, payments will only be delivered through direct deposit or the government-backed Direct Express® Debit Mastercard®.

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For the millions of Americans who rely on Social Security retirement benefits, disability payments, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), this shift means faster, safer, and more reliable access to monthly funds.

Why Social Security Is Ending Paper Checks

According to the U.S. Treasury Department, electronic payments save taxpayers more than $100 million a year. The move also reduces the risk of check fraud, mail theft, and lost payments, while ensuring reti

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