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Post Layoffs, Recipients Are Having Trouble Contacting the SSA

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Reports say the SSA workforce reductions are making it harder for Social Security beneficiaries to contact the organization or access their account online.

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Post Layoffs, Recipients Are Having Trouble Contacting the SSA

Reports say the SSA workforce reductions are making it harder for Social Security beneficiaries to contact the organization or access their account online.

11 days ago

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ABC7 Los Angeles

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Social Security Administration backtracks on some ID requirements after backlash

The Social Security Administration on Wednesday said that people applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income who are not able to use agency's online portal, can complete their claim entirely over the phone instead of in person.

11 days ago

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NBC Chicago

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Social Security announces last-minute updates to upcoming ID requirement changes

The Social Security Administration has updated the changes they are making to identity verification measures, delaying the start date for the new requirements and adding some exceptions.

12 days ago

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New York Post

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Social Security's newest measure goes into effect tomorrow: takes back 100% of overpayments

The Social Security Administration is reinstating more stringent rules beginning on Thursday to recover overpayments to beneficiaries — setting a 100% withholding rate for benefits until the overpayments are returned to the government. The strict order — part of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency’s efforts to curb the spiraling costs of federal entitlement programs...

12 days ago

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cbsnews.com

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Social Security's overpayments policy takes effect Thursday. Experts say it could hurt seniors.

Starting Thursday, the Social Security Administration will again take 100% of a beneficiary's check to recoup overpayments. Here's what to know.

12 days ago

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kuow.org

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How do you convince Social Security you’re alive after the agency declares you dead? Seattle couple says it’s far from easy

Pam Johnson of Seattle found out her husband, Leonard or “Ned,” had been declared dead when she got a letter from Bank of America on Feb. 19 offering condolences. The note said more than $5,000 in Social Security benefits had been reclaimed from the couple’s joint account.

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