社会保障系统结束纸质检查,要求领取者在9月30日前转换为直接存款或预付卡。 Social Security ends paper checks, requiring recipients to switch to direct deposit or prepaid cards by Sept. 30.

从9月30日起,美国社会保障管理局将停止发送纸质支票,要求大约500,000名受款人转换为直接存款或直接快递预付借记卡。 The U.S. Social Security Administration will stop sending paper checks as of September 30, requiring about 500,000 recipients to switch to either direct deposit or a Direct Express prepaid debit card. 此举的目的是使联邦付款现代化,节省资金,减少欺诈,因为纸质检查每笔费用为50美分,而电子转账费用为15美分。 This move aims to modernize federal payments, save money, and reduce fraud, as paper checks cost 50 cents each compared to 15 cents for electronic transfers. 对于有精神障碍、居住在偏远地区或90岁及以上的人,将规定例外。 Exceptions will be made for those with mental impairments, living in remote areas, or aged 90 and older.