The action aligns with President Trump’s executive order from March that reduces costs.
The Social Security Administration phased out paper checks at the end of the 2025 fiscal year. Leading up to October 1, the agency encouraged people who received paper checks, constituting less than 1 percent of recipients, to transition to electronic payments.
President Trump signed an executive order in March that directed the phasing out of paper checks. The White House highlighted the price the government pays for paper-based payments, stating, “imposes unnecessary costs; delays; and risks of fraud, lost payments, theft, and inefficiencies.”
The SSA chief communication officer explained, “Electronic payments offer significant advantages over paper checks, including faster access to funds, increased security, and greater convenience. Payments are deposited directly into a bank account or onto a prepaid debit card, eliminating the need to wait for mail delivery or visit a bank.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Administrator Bisignano to be led by the Lord as he heads the Social Security Administration.
- For Secretary Bessent to be discerning as he oversees the Treasury Department and all its offices and agencies.
Sources: USA Today, Washington Examiner, MSN
