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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

The Independent UK

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.

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Social Security says higher payments are on the way for millions of former public workers

More than 3.2 million Social Security recipients who received pensions from their time as teachers, firefighters, police officers and other public service jobs will see an immediate boost in their benefits

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Protect Your Social Security with a 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 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.

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DOGE staffer with history of racist posts is now working at Social Security

Marko Elez recently had ‘read/write’ access to massive Treasury Department database

The Independent UK

Acting Social Security Commissioner Acknowledges Collaboration With Elon Musk's DOGE

Leland Dudek's collaboration with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency raises concerns over data security and accuracy of Social Security benefits.

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From weather apps to taxes: the trickle-down effects of Trump’s federal worker firings

Gutting of workforce will have far-reaching consequences as advocates warn of playing ‘Russian roulette’ with safety

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 Guardian - US

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."

The Independent UK

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.

Reason

Former Social Security commissioner flames Musk’s 19-year-old DOGE ‘nitwits’

The former commissioner of the Social Security Administration on Tuesday ripped into “co-presidents” Donald Trump and Elon Musk, along with DOGE’s band of “19-year-old nitwits,” and called them the “biggest threat” to the continued existence of the 90-year-old program so critical to millions of Americans.

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?

The Independent UK

Federal prosecutor blames Trump administration pressure for resignation

In announcing her resignation, Denise Cheung said a Trump appointee pushed her to launch a criminal probe without cause.

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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.

International Business Times UK

Quick Facts About Michelle King: Top Social Security Official Leaves After Clash With DOGE

Michelle King resigns as Social Security chief after clashing with Elon Musk's DOGE over access to sensitive government data, sparking privacy concerns.

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The Independent UK

Now Social Security acting commissioner exits agency after clash with Elon Musk

‘They will break it, and they will break it fast,’ a former Biden Social Security commissioner warned of the program

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Social Security Payments Were Suspended for Some Americans Abroad. Here's What to Know

Retirees living abroad must complete a questionnaire every 1 to 2 years when sent by the SSA. Failure to respond can lead to the suspension of your benefits; here's how to fix it.

International Business Times

Maximize Your Social Security Payout After Claiming Benefits: Here Are 3 Smart Strategies

Even though Social Security stops adjusting past earnings for inflation after age 60, fortunately, older workers still have opportunities to boost their benefits.

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Social Security Payment Schedule: When Is Your May Check Arriving?

The date your May Social Security benefit arrives depends on the day of the month you were born.

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The Social Security Administration's new boss is an unmatched operator—and now the second biggest business figure in Trump-land

He's known as a Jamie Dimon protegé, a 9/11 hero, and an operational expert. Now Fiserv's Frank Bisignano can add government hell-raiser to his résumé.

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Social Security Fairness Act Retroactive Payments and 2025 Increases Are Delayed

Public sector retirees, spouses' or surviving spouses' benefits will be delayed until further notice. The SSA must manually adjust benefits for over 3 million beneficiaries.

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A Social Security Storm Is Gathering: Here's Your Safety Plan

If Social Security reserves are depleted by 2033, as predicted, future benefits could be cut by as much as 21%. Here’s how to weather the impending storm.

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