Millions of Americans could soon feel the impact of the deep DOGE-driven staffing cuts being planned at the Social Security Administration.

Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley is slamming the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)'s cuts to Social Security staff and warning that the administration is heading for meltdown within 90 days if it continues on its current trajectory,

Staffing cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at the Social Security Administration could lead to more than 73 million retirees facing delayed payments or worse and a "system collapse" according to a former commissioner.

Meanwhile, various rumors have spread about the federal payment program, including claims about alleged fraud and different lawmakers' purported plans. Here are 10 of our most notable fact-checks about Social Security.

The Social Security Administration assigns everyone a full retirement age (FRA), which is the age when you become eligible for your full benefit. Claiming before your FRA will reduce your benefits by up to 30%,

The Social Security Administration (SSA) plays a crucial role in providing financial support to various groups, including disabled workers, surviving family members of deceased workers, and recipients of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) One common reason for payment delays is the status of a new applicant.

Democrats argue that Elon Musk’s criticism of the program and push to squeeze savings from it is a prelude to benefit cuts. Republicans and President Trump say they plan no such thing.

Across-the-board cuts at the Social Security Administration are prompting questions about how the benefits of millions of recipients may be affected.

Labor unions are trying to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans. "They cannot explain why they want this data," lawyers said.