Social Security issues reminder about major change coming next week

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

The Social Security Administration has issued an alert reminding recipients of a major change that will impact payments as of September 30.

On September 30, the SSA will convert to all electronic payments, phasing out paper checks, as the agency looks to make payments faster and more secure.

Why It Matters
Around 70 million people earn Social Security payments each month, including millions of retired workers, Americans with disabilities, and survivors of deceased workers.

The Trump administration has implemented various changes to the SSA, including cutting approximately 7,000 positions within the agency and closing some physical offices.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/retirement/social-security-issues-reminder-about-major-change-coming-next-week/ar-AA1N4BNt

Already receive mine this way. Did so when I signed up.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

1. Of the 70 million-ish people who get Social Security, how many get checks?

Does this new requirement harm anyone?

[Silent Type]

2. I've read less than 500,000 and they can get loaded cards in place of checks.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

3. Would they get a loaded card each month? Or, ...

... would they get a card once, and it gets reloaded each month?
The second way seems more convenient.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

4. I'm surprised there are any SS recipients

who get a physical check in the mail. It's been at least two, perhaps three decades since the SS Administration required checking accounts and direct deposits for all new recipients. Re-chargeable debit cards have also been available for those not part of the modern world.