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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.
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.
Social Security Administration Layoffs: Will They Delay Your Benefits?
Another way Social Security recipients could be affected is delays in applications. Social Security Disability Insurance already has a long wait for cases to be reviewed. A reduction in workforce could potentially slow these reviews to a catastrophic crawl.
Ax falls at Social Security Administration. Beneficiaries will need patience, some say.
The Social Security Administraton's planning mass layoffs. What this means for its workers and Social Security beneficiaries.
Social Security Administration preparing to lay off at least 7,000 employees
The layoffs are part of the Trump administration’s intensified efforts to shrink the size of the federal workforce.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Social Security Administration to Cut Roughly 7,000 Workers
The agency is also restructuring and closing six of 10 regional offices that coordinate and provide support to employees who ...
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Cuts to Social Security workforce raises more concerns about payments to Americans
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has unveiled sweeping reductions. How will these cuts affect services and payments ...
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 ...
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 ...
This Week in Medicare & Social Security - Feb. 24-28, 2025
The Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Medicare Advantage billing practices at ...
The Social Security Fairness Act: Good News for Retirees?
Millions will be affected by new rules that boost Social Security benefits. But if you qualify, there may be knock-on effects ...