Starting Tuesday, Sept. 30, New Yorkers and others across the country will no longer be able to receive a paper Social Security check in the mail.

The Social Security Administration announced earlier this year they're going paperless because electronic fund transfers process quicker, cost less and are a safer way to receive your benefits than paper checks. President Donald Trump issued an executive order issued in March declaring federal benefit payments to primarily be issued electronically, which has led to paper checks being phased out in many cases.

"This change is part of a broader government-wide initiative to modernize payment systems and enhance service delivery," the SSA said. "By moving to electronic payments exclusively, we aim to improve efficiency, security, and ensure

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