Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients
In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures — ...
Proposed Trump policy could force thousands of citizens applying for Social Security benefits to verify their identities in person
While the move could potentially protect against fraud, it could also cause long wait times and mass disruption.
What Social Security says to do if you're incorrectly listed as dead
An incorrect report of death "can be devastating" SSA says, as restoring benefits is a long and challenging process.
Proposed Changes to Social Security Claims Process Revealed in Leaked Memo
A leaked internal memo from the Social Security Administration (SSA) reveals possible changes the government agency could be ...
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Social Security Administration has been on 'autopilot,' costing more than $800 million, acting commissioner says
The Social Security Administration is continuing cuts to its budget, a week after it announced it was reducing its number of staffers. The agency has identified $800 million in cost savings or ...
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Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce
LEAVE. ASHLEY AND JASON, A SPOKESMAN FOR SOCIAL SECURITY, TELLS 11 NEWS 140 WORKERS WERE PLACED ON THAT STATUS. TONIGHT WE HEAR FROM TWO OF THEM. ONE SAYS THIS IS CLEARLY AN ATTACK ON FEDERAL ...
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Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from its workforce of 60,000, according to a person familiar with the agency’s plans who is ...
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New law ignites a wave of new Social Security benefit claims. And checks.
The first wave of Social Security claims resulting from the Social Security Fairness Act signed into law on January 5 have been processed and checks are being sent, the Social Security ...
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Social Security Administration shutters multiple offices after anti-DOGE head quits
The Social Security Administration closed two offices this week after the former acting head of the agency resisted the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) attempt to probe SSA’s books.
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Higher Social Security Benefits Under New Law To Be Paid Out Immediately
Retired public workers who benefit from the new Social Security Fairness Act will see increased benefits immediately. The law was signed in January, but the Social Security Administration (SSA ...
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Social Security shutters its civil rights and transformation offices
The Social Security Administration closed its Office of Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity, charged with managing the agency’s civil rights, equal employment opportunity, harassment prevention ...