How DOGE may wreak havoc on the Social Security system
What can the 71.6 million current Social Security beneficiaries expect now that the SSA is in the path of the DOGE chainsaw?
One chart shows how baby boomers are freaking out over Social Security
Americans are calling Social Security and showing up at field offices worried about benefits. Advocates worry that's causing ...
Social Security Gives Update on Identity Proofing to Receive Payments
The change means that anyone who is unable to verify their identity online must visit a Social Security office in person to ...
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Social Security Administration outlines new plan for stricter ID-proofing options
SSA is looking to partner with the Postal Service and allow beneficiaries to verify their identity in-person at thousands of post offices across the country.
What Is Happening to Social Security Under Trump?
Meanwhile, the Department of Education faces the potential of being dismantled entirely.However, one agency that has been the ...
DOGE didn't find that the number of Social Security recipients exceeded the number of US citizens
The rumor alleged that DOGE found 394 million Social Security recipients in the U.S., exceeding the nation's population.
A Social Security office visit in the ‘DOGE’ era finds fearful, uneasy visitors wondering if the place is staying open
People come to field offices for help with all kinds of problems, but they worry about how long they’ll be able to do so.
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Outside a Social Security office, fear, lines and misinformation
Retirees are flocking to the agency’s office in Des Moines, mistakenly thinking they have to prove their identity anew or ...
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You won't be able to finalize Social Security claims over the phone soon. See new process
The Social Security Administration reported an update to its security policies, one that requires both applicants and beneficiaries to provide proof of identity in person if they are unable to ...
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Social Security Administration to require in-person visits under new identity verification rules
The Social Security Administration is set to implement "stronger identity verification procedures" soon, which will require millions of people to visit agency field offices in person instead of ...
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Social Security chief backs down on threat to shut down agency after DOGE ruling
“The Court issued clarifying guidance about the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) related to DOGE employees and DOGE activities at the Social Security Administration (SSA). Therefore, I am not ...