The Latest Breaking News from the Social Security Administration

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

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Elon Musk’s government efficiency team, DOGE, is taking aim at Social Security, claiming fraud while pushing controversial changes.

Leaks underscore danger to Social Security data by DOGE, whose ‘fishing expedition’ into records has been blocked by a judge

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday “aimed at eliminating” the U.S. Education Department

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