The Social Security Administration is transitioning away from paper checks this year, only allowing electronic payments for beneficiaries.

Over half a million people still get their Social Security benefits via paper checks. They’ll need a waiver by the end of September to continue to do so, SSA says.

If you're used to receiving your Social Security or other federal payments in the form of paper checks, you're in for a change soon. Starting in September, all federal disbursements, including Social Security,