Social Security Administration

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To Get Social Security, Many Will Have to Show Up in Person

Social Security Administration
Will Crack Down on ID Checks

Mar 19, 2025 3:00 AM CDT

Social Security Administration Will Crack Down on ID Checks

Many will likely have to show up in-person to prove their identity

(Newser) - In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures—which will require millions of recipients and applicants to visit agency field offices rather than interact with the agency over the phone, the AP reports. Beginning March 31st, people will no longer be able...

Ex-Head of SSA Sees Imminent
Social Security 'Collapse'

Mar 4, 2025 8:59 AM CST

Ex-Head of SSA Sees Imminent Social Security 'Collapse'

Martin O'Malley advises to 'start saving now,' predicts some checks may stop in next 30-90 days

(Newser) - The Social Security Administration hasn't missed sending out benefits checks in the more than 80 years that it's been doing so, but that may be about to change amid recent moves by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to slash spending at government agencies, according to a...

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