Here’s how many ‘dead people’ really collect Social Security
Less than one-third of 1% are erroneously reported deaths that need to be corrected, according to the Social Security Administration
What Trump Has Done With Social Security So Far
Since President Trump was sworn into office on January 20, he has proposed or initiated changes impacting how Social Security functions, including closing offices and offering buyouts. Here's a roundup.
These Are the 10 DOGE Operatives Inside the Social Security Administration
The team working at the Social Security Administration appears to be among the largest DOGE units deployed to any government agency.
The Social Security Administration is Reducing Its Spending—Here's How It Will Affect Your Benefits
KEY TAKEAWAYS The Social Security Administration plans to cut or avoid spending $800 million this fiscal year and plans to reduce its workforce by more than 12%.Experts said these budget cuts could make it harder for beneficiaries to contact Social Security and could disrupt benefits.
Social Security Administration announces 2025 changes. Here are important things to know
The Social Security Administration stated more than 72.5 million Americans will benefit from the 2.5% COLA increase in 2025.
Social Security Administration to curtail some toll-free phone services
Social Security will no longer let people change bank information by phone, alleging the practice is behind direct deposit fraud.
DOGE Has 10 Staffers at Social Security in Hunt for Dead People
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency now has 10 staffers at the Social Security Administration as the Trump White House looks for evidence to support its claim that there could be millions of dead people receiving public benefits.
Should You Claim Social Security Early Because Of DOGE Cuts To SSA?
Should you claim Social Security early because of the DOGE-driven cuts and administrative chaos at Social Security?
Nerves fraying when talk turns to Social Security (The Republican Editorials)
The Trump administration must keep its promise to leave Social Security benefits intact. Given the chaos rolling out of ...
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As DOGE Mauls Social Security, Profit-Hungry Private Equity Is Swooping In
Three private equity veterans are weaseling their way in, reportedly on the orders of the presumptive SSA commissioner.
DOGE is flirting with the ‘third rail’ of American politics — errors could delay or disrupt benefits, a former top Social Security official says
The White House says that it won’t mess with Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits, but the loss of expertise ...
10,000 Social Security Administration workers could accept buyout offer, former commissioner says
Roughly 10,000 workers could leave the agency as DOGE seeks to cull the federal workforce, ex-commissioner Martin O'Malley says.
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Trump Administration Action Against Social Security Judges Threatens Fair Access to Benefits
The Trump Justice Department announced on February 20 that it believes the legal protections against firing administrative ...
Federal workers, Maryland leaders rally to express concerns about cuts to Social Security Administration
Federal workers, union leaders and lawmakers in Maryland rallied Friday to express concerns about cuts to the Social Security ...
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Social Security $5,108 Payment Wednesday: Who Qualifies?
This week's upcoming Social Security payment for American seniors could be as high as $5,108 based on recipient birth date ...
Setting readers straight: Senior citizens and Social Security disability
Social Security disability benefits automatically convert to retirement benefits when a person reaches full retirement age.