U.S. Treasury Processes Waiver Requests for Social Security Electronic Payment Transition
What happened
The Social Security Administration is phasing out paper checks and plans to complete the transition to electronic payments for beneficiaries by the end of the year. Federal law and Executive Order 14247, which took effect on September 30, 2025, require federal benefit payments to be made electronically with limited exceptions. The administration encourages current recipients to switch to electronic payments via direct deposit or a prepaid debit card.
Why it matters
The U.S. Treasury is responsible for coordinating payment methods and handling electronic payment exception requests for the Social Security Administration. This transition impacts the operational delivery of benefits under the existing federal law structure.
An executive order mandates that Social Security benefits be paid electronically, coordinating through the U.S. Treasury.
Who's involved
- Social Security AdministrationIndependent agency responsible for administering the Social Security program and phasing out paper checks.
- U.S. TreasuryU.S. Treasury handles coordination of payment methods and electronic payment exception requests for the SSA.
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The entities involved
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Social Security Administration
independent agency of the U.S. federal government
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U.S. Treasury
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