About 500,000 people were still getting paper checks — including people over age 80, living with disabilities or without internet access.

The change will take effect on Sept. 30, which is the same day that the Social Security Administration begins phasing out paper checks in favor of electronic benefit payments. Here’s everything you ...

"This change is part of a broader government-wide initiative to modernize payment systems and enhance service delivery." ...

September 30 marks the end of an 85-year era with the elimination of paper Social Security checks in the U.S. This shift toward electronic payments seeks to improve efficiency and security, affecting ...