This month, Social Security released the following updates:

• Direct Express payments have transitioned to a new bank, Fifth Third Bank. Find more details here, and please alert your clients who use Direct Express that they may experience changes.

• The AARPS Portal has moved to a new web address. Please update your bookmarks to this page: https://secure.ssa.gov/aarps/aarps-ar-ui/home

• Monthly Statistical Snapshot, April 2026: A monthly snapshot of statistics on Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income recipients.

• SSI Monthly Statistics, April 2026: These monthly tables provide statistics for federally administered payments and awards under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.

---