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Former US Social Security Chief Warns of Benefits Disruption and a System Collapse Within the Next 30 to 90 Days

Former Social Security commissioner Martin O'Malley cautioned that the Department of Government Efficiency-led (DOGE) reductions in funding and staffing for the SSA could lead to a system collapse within the next 30 to 90 days.

International Business Times UK

US Public Pension Recipients To Receive One-Time Social Security Payments Immediately Under New Law

The new payment hikes are being implemented under a new law that eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset rules, which had limited Social Security payments for people receiving pensions for work not covered by Social Security.

International Business Times UK

Ex-SSA chief: DOGE may disrupt payments

Martin O'Malley warned people to start saving in preparation for disruptions in monthly benefit checks

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Social Security payments could suffer interruption soon as DOGE triggers 'system collapse,' former commissioner warns — 'start saving now'

“Ultimately, you’re going to see the system collapse and an interruption of benefits. I believe you will see that within the next 30 to 90 days.”

Fortune

The Social Security Fairness Act: Good News for Retirees?

Millions will be affected by new rules that boost Social Security benefits. But if you qualify, there may be knock-on effects on your retirement cash flow.

Kiplinger

Social Security Administration Warns of Massive Layoffs: What It Means to You

The Social Security Administration is gearing up to layoff thousands of workers. Here’s how it can impact you.

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Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce

The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from its workforce of 60,000 — and the final reduction in force number could be as high as 50%, according to two people familiar with the agency’s plans who are not authorized to speak publicly

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Social Security Disability Dispute Times Could Worsen After Office Closures as Pending Cases Cross 270K

The already lengthy times for appealing rejections for the Social Security Disability Insurance benefits could worsen due to systemic challenges and DOGE's decision to downsize the federal agency.

International Business Times UK

47 Local Social Security Offices to Close After DOGE Cuts

Here's the list of the 47 local Social Security Offices that have been or are in the process of being closed.

Kiplinger

New Social Security head boasts of firing federal employees in response to Musk email

Leland Dudek thanked the president for "the opportunity to report on our work."

Fortune

Social Security Sent Out Billions in Back Payments in March. Here's What You Need to Know

The Social Security Administration started paying retroactive benefits owed this week. Monthly increases will start for most people with their March benefit, which is paid out in April.

Kiplinger

Social Security advocates are ringing alarm bells about Elon Musk and DOGE

“We cannot risk the catastrophic consequences should this very personal data fall into the wrong hands.”

Fortune

Social Security Confirms $1,580 Monthly Average SSDI Payments: Here's How To Speed Up the Claims Process

Over 8 million Americans rely on Social Security Disability Insurance to support their households due to their inability to work.

International Business Times UK

One Retirement Safeguard You've Never Heard of

Even with a power of attorney or joint bank account, the Social Security Administration may hamstring your financial representative without one of these.

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Social Security Fairness Act Adds to Pressure on Safety Net

While the law seeks to level the playing field for many federal employees, the sustainability of the Social Security system is now facing even more challenges.

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Social Security Administration: DOGE Cannot Make Changes to Benefit Payments

DOGE has limited "read only" access to data and will not disrupt or delay the disbursement of payments to beneficiaries, SSA Acting Commissioner Dudek said.

The Guardian - US

What’s behind Trump’s false claim dead people are receiving social security payments?

President and Musk claim millions of centenarians are getting benefits. Here’s how they are misrepresenting data

The Independent UK

New Social Security chief contradicts claims that millions of dead people are getting payouts

The new head of the Social Security Administration says deceased centenarians are “not necessarily receiving benefits."

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Reason

Social Security's Insolvency Is Driven by Benefits for the Living, Not Fraud by the Dead

Elon Musk claims to have uncovered massive fraud within Social Security, but those data are already well known and not a major problem.

The Independent UK

Are millions of dead people collecting Social Security? Fact-checking Musk and Trump’s claims

Elon Musk says it’s a “HUGE” problem. Is it?

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk's War on Social Security: Will His Takeover Leave Millions Without Benefits?

Social Security Acting Commissioner Michelle King was replaced by Leland Dudek after she clashed with Elon Musk's DOGE over access to sensitive records of Social Security recipients.

Kiplinger

Social Security Is DOGE's New Target: What You Need to Know

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has set its sights on Social Security. Here is why you shouldn't panic.

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Retirees Get a Raise in Their Social Security Benefits

The 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to retired Social Security beneficiaries when their January 2025 payments arrive.

The Guardian - US

Acting social security head who denied access to Musk team leaves agency

Michelle King opts to retire after 30 years rather than grant request by ‘department of government efficiency’

International Business Times UK

'Vampires on Benefits': Elon Musk Claims Millions on US Social Security Are Over 100

Elon Musk shared data that over 20 million people over the age of 100, including many who are dead or never existed, could be receiving Social Security payments.

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