Social Security, benefits

Social Security has never missed a payment. DOGE actions threaten 'interruption of benefits,' ex-agency head says
New changes at the U.S. Social Security Administration may put its ability to deliver monthly benefit checks at risk, former agency head says.
Social Security was already dealing with backlogs. Employees warn job cuts could worsen services.
"We are already short-staffed as it is,"one Social Security Administration employee said of the agency's plans to slash its workforce.
Social Security: Data Shows This Is Hands-Down the Best Age to Take Benefits -- but There's a Big Catch
Social Security can make or break retirement for millions of older adults, and the age you file for benefits is one of the most important decisions affecting the size of your chec
DOGE is on a cutting spree — and Social Security workers warn it's going to affect your benefits
The Social Security Administration offered early retirements to employees in an effort to slash the workforce. Workers said it'll hurt beneficiaries.
Social Security Announces Major Cut to 'Bloated Workforce'
In a press release, the agency said it plans to reduce its current staff of around 57,000 to a target of 50,000 employees.
U.S. Social Security Administration to cut 7,000 workers
The U.S. government agency that provides benefits to tens of millions of older Americans plans to cut 7,000 workers, it announced on Friday, as part of the Trump administration's plan to slash the size of the federal workforce.
Social Security Administration preempts DOGE cuts with $25,000 ‘early out’ option
The SSA is offering voluntary buyouts ahead of "significant workforce reductions," which are part of DOGE efforts to downsize the federal government.
Social Security Offices That Are Closing Because Of DOGE Cuts
As DOGE cuts ripple through federal offices and agencies, Social Security recipients should braces themselves for widespread office closures and cuts.
6 Social Security changes Americans are strongly opposed to
A NASI survey asked participants their feelings on possible reforms and found these six elicited strong aversion from most of ...
Social Security Administration aims to cut about 7,000 jobs, prompting fears of customer service impact
Calling its workforce “bloated,” the Social Security Administration announced Friday plans to slash about 7,000 jobs, or ...
Fact Check: No evidence of Louisiana man fraudulently collecting $1 million in Social Security
A viral allegation about a Louisiana man collecting over $1 million in annual Social Security benefits is unsubstantiated, ...
New law ignites a wave of new Social Security benefit claims. And checks.
Social Security Administration says it's processed 30,000 claims under the Social Security Fairness Act. Only about 2.97 ...
Social Security Administration offering voluntary buyouts ahead of "significant workforce reductions"
The Social Security Administration is offering payouts to employees who voluntarily resign from the federal agency, ahead of ...
Social Security raising monthly payments for 3.2M people; see if you qualify
A new law signed by President Joe Biden and now being implemented by Donald Trump's administration boosts Social Security ...
Why Republicans' Budget Has Such a Big Increase for Social Security in 2026
The budget recommendations for the following years are also substantially lower than the 21 percent called for from 2025 to ...
Worried about Social Security staff cuts? Put money aside now, the agency’s former director says.
Martin O’Malley said DOGE’s involvement in Social Security will hurt beneficiaries. Brace for delays in service — and even ...