Social Security Administration Will No Longer Allow Changes Made by Phone
The new rule would require people who want to make changes to first verify their identity online or in person.
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Social Security Administration clarifies changes to telephone services
The Social Security Administration has issued a press release with a headline stating “Correcting the record about direct ...
Social Security to require millions to make claims in person rather than by phone
The change is expected to create new hardships as Trump and Musk push massive cuts to the agency that serves elderly and ...
It's unclear how much DOGE tried to cut Social Security phone services
The news was quickly picked up and shared in other news outlets and on social media, and Snopes readers searched the site to ...
Social Security Backtracks on DOGE Phone Service Cuts After Media Report
SSA officials were weighing eliminating telephone support for claims processing and direct-deposit account transactions.
U.S. Says Social Security Recipients Need to Visit Offices to Get Benefits as DOGE Closes Offices Nationwide
The policy shift comes after an internal memo leaked casting doubt on the effectiveness of the agency's strategy.
Social Security agency to require in-person or online identity confirmation
To prevent fraud, the Social Security Administration announced it will require applicants and recipients to go through ...
Social Security In-Person Identity Checks Opposed by Advocates and Retirees Alike
The Social Security Administration’s plan to require in-person identity checks for millions of new and existing recipients ...