How to Stop a Social Security Check
A Social Security check is a payment from the Social Security Administration (SSA) made payable to an individual for a social security benefit for a disability, retirement or a spouse's benefits. SSA makes payments for Social Security benefits in one of two forms, by check or through a direct deposit to a recipient's bank account. By default, the SSA normally makes benefit payments in the form of a check. However, recipients have the option of specifically requesting direct deposit payments from the SSA. Direct deposit payments may be generally safer than receiving regular checks in the mail.
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Instructions
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Download Form SSA-521, Request for Withdrawal of Application, from SSA's homepage. For a link to this page, see the Resources section.
Form SSA-521 is the official SSA form to discontinue the receipt of benefits. Note that Form SSA-521 serves as both a form to withdraw an application as well as a form to request a cancellation for the receipt of Social Security benefits.
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Print and complete Form SSA-521. Be sure to complete the form truthfully and accurately.
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Visit your local Social Security office to submit the form. To locate the nearest Social Security office in your area, see the Resources section. Your local office will process your request to stop receiving SSA checks.
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Tips & Warnings
Note that when requesting to cancel the receipt of Social Security checks, you may be required to return some or all benefits you have received from SSA.
