The agency’s plan to curtail phone services, which was expected to send tens of thousands to its offices each week, had been ...

Stay informed about crucial updates to Social Security that could impact your future benefits. With changes on the horizon, ...

No joke, April's almost here, and so is your next Social Security Disability Insurance payment. Here's when you'll get it. Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus ...

Those who may be eligible for SSI can begin the application process online, in person at your local Social Security office, or by calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m ...

In addition, those who start a claim or direct deposit change via phone will need to finish the application in person. What do you need in order to prove your identity? According to the Social ...

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), a moderate Democrat and former Air Force officer, pressed for all government personnel to receive training on how to handle classified material, following a news ...

Significant changes will be coming for Social Security recipients. Millions will no longer be able to verify their identity over the phone, creating a challenge for older Americans and those with ...

The SSA is transitioning to stronger identity verification procedures for both new benefit claims and direct deposit changes.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. To limit fraudulent Social Security claims, the ...

Only Congress can change Social Security benefits, but reductions in personnel and other developments may make the system harder to navigate Many Americans feel confused and anxious about the ...

Left-leaning politicians warn that the budget cuts to the Social Security Administration that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is making are a precursor to privatizing Social Security.

If you're in your late 50s or early 60s, you've probably given some thought to when you'll sign up for Social Security. You want to choose a claiming age that will ...