最新报道:The Social Security Administration is permanently eliminating paper checks after September 30, requiring all beneficiaries to switch to electronic payments. SSI recipients will receive double payments in October due to the holiday schedule, with payments on October 1 and October 31. SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano confirmed there are no plans to raise the retirement age, emphasizing protection of Social Security benefits. The electronic transition aims to provide faster, more secure payments for over 70 million Americans.