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International Business Times
International Business Times

Social Security Backs Off Controversial In-Person Verification Rule

A Social Security Administration (SSA) office in Washington, DC, March 26, 2025. (Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images/Getty Images)

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has reversed a rule that would have forced some older and disabled Americans to go in person to verify their identities.

The change follows strong criticism from seniors, disability advocates, and members of Congress who said the policy would create serious hardships for people with mobility and health issues.

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