Social Security Moves Toward Fully Electronic Payments As Federal Agencies Face Major Changes

Social Security Moves Toward Fully Electronic Payments As Federal Agencies Face Major Changes

The Social Security Administration is preparing to fully transition benefit payments to electronic methods this year. The move follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump directing the Treasury Department to stop issuing paper checks for federal payments. SSA says electronic payments are safer, faster and cheaper than paper checks. According to the agency, … Read more

Social Security Paper Checks Ending Soon As Beneficiaries Urged To Switch To Digital Payments

Social Security Paper Checks Ending Soon As Beneficiaries Urged To Switch To Digital Payments

Social Security beneficiaries who still receive paper checks may soon need to change the way they get their monthly payments, as the federal government moves toward a full electronic payment system. The Social Security Administration says it intends to fully transition to electronic payments this year. The shift follows an executive order signed by President … Read more