#paperchecks hashtag - Bluesky

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5 months ago

US government is phasing out paper checks. Here's what that means for you The U.S. government is phasing out paper checks for most programs. The change starts Tuesday and affects recipients of benefits like Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and tax refunds.

“If it’s not handled right, it will be devastating” for people who are unaware of the change and have limited incomes, Altman said. “I think anyone should be able to get a paper check. And while less than 1% is getting a check, that’s still 400,000 ppl” #paperchecks #SoSec
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