The Latest Breaking News from the Social Security Administration

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The Social Security Administration said Wednesday that people applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income who are not able to use agency’s online portal, can complete their claim entirely over the phone instead of at an office

Social Security's new in-person ID verification policy sparks backlash from retirees and advocates over accessibility concerns.

The John F. Kennedy assassination documents released this week disclosed sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers

Fraud costs $521bn annually while Social Security grapples with worker shortages and rising beneficiary numbers.

Benefit claimants will no longer be able to verify their identity with the Social Security Administration over the phone

In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, recipients and applicants will no longer be able to verify their identity over the phone

‘I earned those benefits as well as my fellow veterans —I watched my friends die in war, I bled for my country,’ the veteran said

An internal memo from the Social Security Administration proposed changes to its phone services as Musk's DOGE touts at slashing the agency's funding.