The Social Security Administration recently walked back plans to have recipients make in-person visits in order to finalize claims made over the phone.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) reiterated its plans to walk back proposed cuts to its phone services, saying it would be implementing an “anti-fraud check.” “Beginning on April 14 ...

Many celebrated but also noted that organized resistance must continue as Social Security remains in the crosshairs.

The Social Security Administration scrapped the Department of Government Efficiency’s plans to stop providing service to recipients over the phone ... DOGE was pursuing cuts to popular programs ...

The new system would have removed a phone option, in place for years, which has come to be a mainstay for the 73 million Americans who rely on Social Security ... verification idea was dead. “So ...

“Ironically, hastily introducing new verification steps could create the perfect environment for scammers. Tell Congress: Don’t cut Social Security phone services!” the American Association ...

Seniors can no longer change their direct-deposit information over the phone and confusion reigns about what other functions ...

In mid-March, the SSA announced that stronger identity verification procedures would cut down on fraud. Anyone who couldn't use their “my Social Security ... pushed back two weeks, users will still be ...