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No, Social Security payments were not renamed 'Federal Benefit Payments'

Since at least 2012, a persistent internet rumor has claimed that U.S. Social Security payments are being renamed as "Federal Benefit Payments." In August 2025, the rumor spread again in various lengthy Facebook posts describing the change as a "Ponzi scheme" being carried out by the federal government.

Newsweek on MSN · 5h

When are September 2025 Social Security payments coming?

Most retirees get their Social Security checks on a schedule tied to when their birthday is but there are exceptions.

Greenville News on MSN · 14d

Social Security is ending paper checks for benefit payments: How to enroll in electronic deposit

The change will primarily affect a small group of beneficiaries who have not made the switch to electronic payment methods yet, per the SSA. Less than 1% of beneficiaries are enrolled in paper checks and are encouraged to enroll in direct deposit or opt for the Direct Express card to receive their monthly benefits on time.

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Social Security to phase out paper checks nationwide as Trump pushes payment overhaul

The Social Security Administration (SSA ... as many beneficiaries as possible to direct deposit or a prepaid debit card ...

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The Donald Trump Administration Aims to Kickstart a New Social Security Garnishment "Sometime This Summer" -- Will Your Benefit Be Cut?

Beginning July 24, Social Security garnishment recommenced for more than an estimated 1,000,000 beneficiaries who've been ...

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Can Social Security be fixed? Four takeaways from Spotlight Tampa Bay event

Around 70 million Americans rely on Social Security, including 5.2 million Floridians. Launched in 1935, the federal benefits ...

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Social Security marks its 90th anniversary — here’s what could happen to future benefits

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits for income. As the program reaches marks its 90th anniversary, those ...

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Social Security Benefit Cuts Will Hit Some Retirees in Late July. Will ...

Social Security will increase the overpayment withholding rate to 50% in late July The SSA reduced the overpayment recovery rate from 100% to 10% under President Biden.

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