Starting September 30, 2025, the SSA will stop issuing paper checks for those who still receive their benefits this way.

The change will primarily affect a small group of beneficiaries who have not made the switch to electronic payment methods yet, per the SSA. Less than 1% of beneficiaries are enrolled in paper checks and are encouraged to enroll in direct deposit or opt for the Direct Express card to receive their monthly benefits on time.

For thousands of Americans, the check will no longer be in the mail. In a move expected to affect more than half a million Americans, the Social Security Administration will stop issuing paper checks to beneficiaries starting on Sept. 30, agency officials said.