Don’t delay. Paper Federal benefit checks no longer issued after Sept 30th
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury will stop issuing paper checks for most federal payments on September 30, 2025. The change effects paper Social Security checks, Veteran benefits checks, and any other federal benefit payment check.
Persons still receiving a paper check for Social Security, Veterans benefits, or any other federal benefit payment must enroll in direct deposit.
Call the Federal agency that pays the benefit and follow their instructions for enrolling in direct deposit.
- Social Security Administration (for SS an SSI): 800-772-1313, or https://www.ssa.gov
- Department Labor (Black Lung): 800-347-2503
- Department of Veterans Affairs: 800-827-1000, or https://www.va.gov/change-direct-deposit/
- Railroad Retirement Board: 877-772-5772
- Defense Finance and Accounting Service: 800-321-1080
- Office of Personnel Management (Civil Service): 888-767-6738
- Enroll online at: GoDirect.gov
- Call the Electronic Payment Solution Center at 800-967-6857, Mon.– Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
