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Social Security rule reversals, office closures, cost cuts: Here’s what’s happening now
The Social Security Administration is about to get a new commissioner, but that’s only the latest of a series of changes at ...
Some Social Security recipients must do this to keep their benefits
Starting in April, new Social Security applicants and those making changes must take these steps to keep their benefits.
Social Security implements anti-fraud measures for telephone claims. Here's what to know
The Social Security Administration recently implemented anti-fraud measures for telephone claims. Here's what that means for ...
Social Security’s much-revised rules for phone claims take effect; What you need know
New anti-fraud checks will be performed on all phone claims beginning Monday, April 14. Any potential regularities could ...
Social Security Administration launches anti-fraud measures
The Social Security Administration launched tools that will "identify suspicious activity in telephone claims by analyzing ...
Declaring 'nobody's king,' former President Biden unleashes on Trump, Musk over Social Security cuts
Former President Joe Biden’s remarks in Chicago at the 2025 national conference of Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives ...
Social Security to Begin New Identity Checks on April 14: What to Know
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has provided an update on its identity proofing requirements that will change next ...
Social Security changes in-person ID check requirements. What does it mean in Mississippi?
The Social Security Administration will soon change how it checks user identities. Here's what we know about who has to go to ...
Social Security to Now Allow ID Checks Via the Phone: What to Know
The Social Security Administration reaffirmed its plan to reverse previously announced phone service cuts, telling Americans ...
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 ...
Social Security provides crucial update on identity proofing for payments: 'You don't need to...'
In a significant update for Social Security beneficiaries, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued an important ...
Social Security backtracks on in-person identification policy after outcry. Here's what it means.
The agency said it's reversing a decision to cut phone services for identity verification after a backlash from seniors.