A big change is coming to Social Security payments: paper checks are ending Sept. 30.
It’s part of the government’s push to modernize how federal payments are made. That means more than half-a million people need to choose a new way to get their benefits.
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You’ve got two main options:
- Direct deposit to a bank account
- A Direct Express pre-paid debit card
You can make the switch at GoDirect.gov, that’s the official government site.
And if going digital isn’t possible for you, you can apply for a hardship waiver to keep getting paper checks if you qualify.
All the details are at GoDirect.gov, but don’t wait too long. The deadline is Sept. 30.
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