Social Security, Department of Government Efficiency

Seven Social Security Field Offices Are Suspending In-Person Services
A departure from closing locations, seven local Social Security offices will temporarily stop all in-person service and will only be available by telephone.
Social Security Administration to curtail some toll-free phone services
Social Security will no longer let people change bank information by phone, alleging the practice is behind direct deposit fraud.
Is DOGE targeting Nashville's Social Security Administration Office amid spending cuts? What we know
The Department of Government Efficiency has listed Nashville's Social Security Administration office as part of its ongoing efforts to slash federal spending. Here's what to know.
It's unclear how much DOGE tried to cut Social Security phone services
The Washington Post published an article (archived) titled "Social Security, facing pressure from DOGE, weighs big cuts to phone service." The story alleged that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative championed by Elon Musk was attempting to push the Social Security Administration (SSA) to cut its telephone service for claims processing and direct deposit transactions.
Social Security says it will no longer accept bank changes over the phone
Those who need to change their direct deposit information with Social Security will have to do it online or in-person.
Social Security Administration: Reports of phone service elimination ‘inaccurate’
The Social Security Administration is increasing its protection against fraud by eliminating the risk of fraud associated with changing bank account information by telephone, and requiring people to prove their identities in person or through a two-factor authentication process online.
The Best Ways to Contact the Social Security Administration
Navigating the thousands of Social Security benefits rules is tough, but there are three ways to contact the Social Security Administration should you need help.
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What to know about Social Security office closures driven by Musk's DOGE
Across-the-board cuts at the Social Security Administration are prompting questions ... of New York wrote that the White Plains hearing office in her state has 2,000 pending cases, saying ...
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Can I still go in person to Social Security office? What to know to make an appointment
The Social Security Administration has closed some offices due to the Department of Government Efficiency closing some federal offices. You can still apply for benefits or a replacement Social ...
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Social Security Administration has been on 'autopilot,' costing more than $800 million, acting commissioner says
and would also downsize its regional-office structure, from 10 to four. Read: Social Security Administration sets 'massive' reorganization, 'significant' job cuts Critics have argued that ...