Social Security, phone service

How Social Security cuts could put millions of older Americans at risk
President Trump continues to claim his administration won’t touch Social Security. But as Elon Musk and the so-called Department of Government Efficiency look to slash federal jobs and spending, the Social Security Administration has plans to cut 12 percent of its workforce.
Social Security 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.
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.
Is Social Security money going to ‘millions’ of people listed as old as 149?
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Under Trump, Social Security resumes what it once called ‘clawback cruelty’
Beginning March 27, to recover new overpayments, the Social Security Administration will automatically withhold 100% of ...
Trump claims age of Social Security recipients ranges between 100 to 360 years old
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Fears of Social Security cuts prompt outcry at congressional town halls
People across the political battleground of Michigan and elsewhere in the U.S. say they're worried about cuts to Social ...
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What do Trump, Musk, and Louisiana's delegation think about fixing Social Security?
The Social Security trust fund is running out of money. Here's what President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and members of ...
Social Security Overpayments: 100% Withholding May Leave Seniors Broke
The Social Security Administration is tightening its rules on Social Security overpayment. Beneficiaries could see 100% withholding, a jump from the current 10% rate.
Federal judge considers blocking DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal judge is considering whether to temporarily block Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency ...
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62, 65, and 70
When to claim Social Security benefits is one of the most important financial decisions most people will make during ...