Key Points Beginning Sept. 30, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will stop sending paper checks to recipients. For those who don't have a checking account and need time, the SSA says there will be exceptions made. Beneficiaries can choose between depositing into their bank account or onto a Direct Express Mastercard. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Beginning Sept. 30, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will no longer send paper checks -- with one ...