The Social Security Administration’s downsizing may lead to longer wait times, but experts stress that benefits remain intact. Learn key steps to manage your account and avoid potential service disruptions.
How the Social Security Fairness Act Affects Your Benefits
The elimination of the WEP and GPO under the Social Security Fairness Act may mean that you need to file for retroactive benefits. Here’s everything you need to know.
Social Security Phone Services Win Two-Week Reprieve
In the last-minute switch, the SSA delayed DOGE-induced changes but also said disability beneficiaries will be able to maintain using phone services. However, applicants and beneficiaries for retirement, Medicare and other benefits will still be restricted to online or in-person Social Security access effective mid-April.
Has DOGE Destroyed Social Security?
Long waits, waves of calls, website crashes: The Washington Post reports how a flood of cuts led by Elon Musk has sent the agency into chaos.
Senate Panel Grills Social Security Administration Nominee
The New York Times reports that in addition to the confirmation hearing for Frank Bisignano as SSA head, the Senate Finance Committee also approved the nomination of Mehmet Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid.
Social Security Dumps DOGE Phone Service Cuts
According to an internal memo obtained by The Washington Post, Elon Musk’s DOGE plans to eliminate phone service for most of the Social Security Administration’s claims operations have been killed.