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Social Security Administration Backs Off Phone Cuts

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Trump Administration Backs Off Social Security Phone Service Changes
The Social Security Administration has backed off on its plans to make more older Americans travel to field offices when they apply for retirement benefits.
Social Security Administration rushing cuts ahead of new commissioner taking over
The Social Security Administration is expediting phone service cuts, potentially increasing fraud risks, as requested by the White House.
What Is Happening to Social Security Under the Trump Administration and Should You Be Concerned About Yours?
S ince President Donald Trump has returned to the White House, a core focus of his presidency has been to eliminate waste in the federal government, an effort spearheaded by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), under the watchful eye of Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

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New Social Security Rules Block Benefits for Millions, Report Shows
New Social Security identity proofing rules due to come into force next week could create significant hurdles for millions of beneficiaries, a new report has found. The SSA announced in March that it would discontinue over-the-phone identification services in an effort to combat fraudulent benefit payments,
Social Security Cuts Leave Millions Facing 40-Mile Drives
Millions of seniors will soon be forced to drive hours to access their Social Security benefits as the Trump administration moves to eliminate phone services, a new analysis shows. Starting April 14,
Controversial Social Security rule change to take effect in just days; What to know
Rule changes implemented by the Social Security Administration for verifying identification will take effect in a matter of days, eliminating telephone verification for many people and requiring in-person appointments.
‘Just a Mess’: Staff Cuts, Rushed Changes and Anxiety at Social Security
Waves of buyouts and early retirements have hobbled the staff at many local offices, and recipients say it has become harder ...
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Social Security helped slash elderly poverty to 9.2 percent in the 20th century – that triumph is now in jeopardy
Social Security deserves a large share of the credit. Advertisement Article continues below this ad I believe eliminating old-age poverty entirely could one day be deemed a triumph of the 21st ...