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The Latest Breaking News from the Social Security Administration

SSI Payment Calendar Shock: October And December Bring Double Cheques – But January 2026 Brings Nothing

The Social Security Administration sends out SSI payments early if the scheduled date falls on a weekend or a federal holiday.

International Business Times UK

SSI Double Payday Shock: Why You Get Two Huge Checks in October and December And Zero Money Coming in November

Millions of Americans on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will see double payments in October and December 2025 but no payment in November, due to the Social Security Administration's scheduling system.

International Business Times UK

A government shutdown could delay news of next Social Security raise

The BLS says it will stop all active data collection in the event of a shutdown.

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SSA Wait Times Are Dropping—But Are Retirees Getting Worse Service?

After years of frustration with long hold times and delayed appointments, the Social Security Administration (SSA) says call center and office wait times are finally...

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SSA Closures That Could Leave Your Entire Region Without Support

Across the country, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is quietly consolidating and closing field offices—leaving some regions with little to no in-person support. For retirees...

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AI Call Centers at SSA—Will They Make Benefits Access Easier or Impossible?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is experimenting with artificial intelligence to handle rising call volumes and long wait times. With millions of retirees struggling to...

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Why SSA Budget Cuts Could Mean Smaller Checks for Retirees

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is facing significant budget pressure, and the consequences could soon hit retirees where it hurts most—in their monthly benefits. While...

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Why SSI Beneficiaries Fear the New “Family Support” Rule Change

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is designed to help low-income seniors and people with disabilities cover basic needs. But new rules rolling out in 2025 could...

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The Hidden Pitfalls in SSA’s Push to Eliminate Paper Checks

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has been phasing out paper checks for years, encouraging direct deposit or prepaid debit cards instead. By September 2025, the...

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Major change to Social Security coming next week - and how it could benefit your paycheck

Trump administration has gone back and forth on whether it will raise the retirement age, which currently stands at 67

The Independent UK

Trump's Social Security shakeup is hurting the disabled and poor, advocates say

Obtaining and sustaining benefits from the SSA is pushing many disabled and poor Americans closer to the financial brink.

Axios

10 SSA Account Settings You Must Check Before You Claim

The Social Security Administration (SSA) encourages retirees to set up online accounts to manage benefits. These portals let you check earnings, track eligibility, and prepare...

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3 Ways the Trump Administration Is Changing Social Security in the Next 3 Years

Discover the 3 major ways the Trump administration plans to change Social Security by 2028—and what it could mean for your retirement benefits.

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What Happens to Your Social Security If You Keep Working?

If you plan to continue working, or just want to know how it affects your Social Security benefits, here are a few key things to keep in mind.

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White House looking to cut certain disability benefits

Hundreds of thousands of Americans are poised to get their benefits cut.

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I Waited to Claim Social Security and Never Got Around to Filing By My 70th Birthday. Did I Goof?

We ask financial experts for advice.

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How Many Hours Can You Work and Still Collect Social Security Benefits?

Be aware that continuing to work after claiming could reduce the amount that you receive, particularly if you have not yet reached full retirement age.

The Independent UK

Trump’s bill a ‘death warrant’ say parents of sick rural kids whose treatment is tied up in Medicaid red tape

‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ is projected to cut nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid spending over the next decade. Parents with sick kids and doctors tell Rhian Lubin the cuts are ‘final nail in the coffin’

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Why Is My First Medicare Bill So High?

Your first Medicare bill may be higher than expected for several reasons. If your premiums aren't taken out of your Social Security benefit, the bill can be huge.

The Independent UK

Social Security whistleblower who claimed DOGE uploaded 300 million people’s data to the cloud quits post

DOGE whistleblower Charles Borges wrote that new leadership in the technology and executive offices ‘created a culture of panic and dread’

Benzinga

Social Security Whistleblower Resigns Citing 'Culture Of Panic' Over Trump-Backed Data Modernization Efforts

On Friday, Charles Borges, the Social Security Administration's chief data officer, resigned after filing a whistleblower complaint alleging security risks tied to the President Donald Trump administration-backed efforts to modernize the agency's data systems.

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7 Common Payouts That Social Security Quietly Denies During Appeal

Receiving a disability denial letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) can be crushing. The initial denial is notoriously common, and the real fight often begins with the appeal. You’ll gather more medical records and file paperwork for reconsideration. You might even have a hearing with an administrative law judge…

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Is Trump's Tax Plan Speeding Up the Looming Social Security Funding Crisis?

Social Security's combined retirement funds are running out of cash, and its insolvency date is expected to occur in less than a decade.