Social Security Administration planned job cuts leave many seniors in Puget Sound alarmed

Social Security Administration outlines new plan for stricter ID-proofing options

The Social Security Administration is finalizing a stricter identity-proofing policy that will require millions of beneficiaries to set up an account online or show up in person at an agency field office or nearby post office. SSA will eliminate an option for individuals to verify their identity over the phone when filing for retirement or requesting direct deposit changes. Instead, these SSA beneficiaries will have to verify their identity thro…

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Social Security Administration planned job cuts leave many seniors in Puget Sound alarmed

The Trump Administration’s plans to change the Social Security Administration (SSA) is leaving many seniors in The Puget Sound alarmed.

Changes to Social Security Administration creating uncertainty for beneficiaries

UW-Madison professor J. Michael Collins explains what impact Social Security changes will have for recipients. The post Changes to Social Security Administration creating uncertainty for beneficiaries appeared first on WPR.

Rep. Sewell speaks out against Trump’s Social Security plan

During a press conference Tuesday hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, AL-07, spoke out against the Trump-Musk scheme to break Social Security. “It is an honor for me to get into some Good Trouble by joining my colleagues in the Congressional Black Caucus for standing up for Social Security. “More than 160,000 Alabamians, my constituents, rely on Social Security for their benefits. They are seniors. They are children…

Social Security’s Major Shake-Up in 2025: Are You Ready for the New Payment Method?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has revealed major updates to its payment methods, set to take effect in 2025. These changes will impact millions of Americans who rely on Social Security benefits. While some recipients will see minimal disruption, others may face significant adjustments. Here’s a closer look at the upcoming shift in how Social Security payments are made, and who will be most affected. Direct Deposit Will Be the Only Opt…