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Social Security will stop paper checks soon - Yahoo!Finance
Effective September 30th, the Social Security Administration will discontinue issuing paper checks and switch to digital payments. Although fewer than one percent of the 74 million Americans currently receive benefits by check, this change will impact about 750,000 people. What should you do if you receive paper checks? John Csiszar, writing for GoBankingRates, explains how to make a smooth switch. Read Mr. Csiszar’s article here…
However, Mr. Csiszar did not mention in his article that individuals can file Form 1201W to request to continue receiving paper checks. To qualify for this waiver, you must meet specific criteria, such as being mentally unable to handle a bank account, living in a very rural area, or being at least 90 years old. To file, obtain Form 1201W from the Social Security Administration, complete it with your details and reason for exemption, and submit it as instructed by the agency.
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