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Social Security: Changes in procedures and direct deposits from May onwards

Starting this May, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is fully enforcing stricter identity verification procedures designed to strengthen service security and protect against fraud. These new ...

Does the government shutdown affect social security payments? See if you'll get paid

Social security payments, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and benefits for retirement, disability and survivors, ...

How could a government shutdown affect Social Security recipients?

The U.S. government shut down on Wednesday after Congress failed to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that could affect Social Security recipients.
NBC Chicago

When will Social Security payment, direct deposit changes go into effect?

Those seeking to begin or change direct deposit payment plans with the Social Security Administration will soon see big changes to those processes. Those changes will take effect in coming weeks as ...
Fast Company

Social Security payments will see a big change next week: What you need to know about the September 30 update

Starting next week on Tuesday, September 30, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will no longer issue paper checks for benefit payments, and instead move exclusively to electronic payments: ...
Cleveland.com

Social Security makes important change for direct deposit of benefits

WASHINGTON – Recipients getting Social Security benefits via direct deposit may see the money in their accounts more quickly due to changes announced Wednesday by the federal government. The changes ...
Commercial Appeal

Social Security to stop sending paper checks in September. How to ensure your beneficiary payments continue

The Social Security Administration will transition to entirely digital payments by September 30, 2025. Recipients currently receiving paper checks must set up direct deposit with a bank account. The ...
Staten Island Advance

Social Security to speed up direct-deposit benefits, agency says

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Amid anti-fraud efforts, the U.S. Social Security Administration announced a new policy intended to speed up payments to recipients looking to have their benefits delivered via ...
Newsday

Social Security checks go paperless Sept. 30, in move designed to save money, avoid scams

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 ...
Snopes.com

Many Social Security recipients will have to confirm identity in person to receive benefits

The change applies to new Social Security beneficiaries and those seeking to change their direct deposit information. Those who cannot verify their identity through the online "my Social Security" ...

Social Security ends decades-old program in October — here’s how it impacts you

Social Security Administration has officially ended the practice of mailing paper checks, transitioning to electronic payments for all beneficiaries. Learn how this change impacts you.