The Latest Breaking News from SSA

The Social Security Administration’s plan to require in-person identity checks for millions of new and existing recipients has drawn ire from lawmakers, advocacy groups and program recipients who are concerned that the government is placing barriers in front of people seeking to access their benefits

The SSA is transitioning to stronger identity verification procedures for both new benefit claims and direct deposit changes.

Since President Trump took office, he has proposed or initiated changes to how Social Security functions, including closing offices and offering buyouts. Here's a roundup.

The White House says that it won’t mess with Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits, but the loss of expertise raises concerns.

A House committee hearing turned explosive when Connecticut Congressman John Larson blasted “genius” Elon Musk for not showing up to a hearing concerning the cuts he was overseeing through the Department of Government Efficiency.

Suddenly, the future of Social Security is worrying everyone. And that's an issue. Social Security is a key source of retirement income for nearly 72 million Americans.

A departure from closing locations, eight local Social Security offices will temporarily stop all in-person service and will only be available by telephone.

Elon Musk told reporters Monday that federal benefit programs are riddled with fraud, suggesting that around a $700 billion cut may be necessary.

As of March 27, the SSA will require beneficiaries who have been accidentally overpaid to repay 100% of the money, reversing a previous policy that allowed for only 10% recoupment.