Starting September 30, 2025 the Social Security Administration (SSA) will no longer issue paper checks to recipients. If you are a social security recipient, and do not already get your payments electronically you must take action immediately to ensure your benefits are not interrupted.
SSA offers two options. Recipients can either enroll in direct deposit with their bank or other financial institution or if you do not have a bank you can obtain a prepaid debit card, called Direct Express.