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‘A disruptive effect’: How slashing staff at the Social Security Administration is sparking fears the system could collapse

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

Latin Times on MSN · 6h

Former Social Security Commissioner Predicts Social Security Could Collapse Within 90 Days as DOGE Slashes Staff

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,

Raw Story on MSN · 9h

Ex-Social Security commissioner predicts 'system collapse' due to Trump cuts in 90 days

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.

Social Security, DOGE

Fortune on MSN · 4h

Social Security’s acting chief privately admits DOGE ‘will make mistakes’ while cuts delay processing of claims, report says

SSA employees told the Post that DOGE-led cuts to staff, spending and operating systems are already sowing chaos and delaying the processing of claims, including reviews of disabi

Snopes.com · 1d

Ex-head of Social Security claimed DOGE actions could cause payment interruptions. Here's context

Only time will tell if the prediction by Martin O’Malley, the former Social Security commissioner, is accurate.

Daily Post Nigeria on MSN · 12h

DOGE probes US social security payments in Trump’s anti-fraud push

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is delving deeper into the United States Social Security benefits, reportedly scrutinizing $1.6 trillion worth of payments. The department is looking through records that include the names of beneficiaries,

Social Security, overpayments

Austin American-Statesman · 3h

Overpaid by Social Security? Agency reinstates plan to recover 100% of overpayments

The Social Security Administration overpays billions in benefits annually. The agency will increase its efforts to be repaid starting March 27.

CBS News on MSN · 11h

Social Security says it will restart clawing back 100% of overpayments to beneficiaries

The Social Security Administration said it will restart a policy that had caused financial distress for some beneficiaries.

MarketWatch on MSN · 23h

Social Security to increase overpayment withholdings to 100% from 10%

The Social Security Administration said late Friday it is going to increase the amount it would claw back from Social Security recipients who received overpayments of their benefits, bringing the withholding back to 100% from 10%.

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Snopes · 5h

10 claims we've analyzed about Social Security

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 Motley Fool · 7h

Statistics Say: This Is the Best Age to Claim 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%,

MiBolsilloColombia on MSN · 1d

Your Social Security payment was late? What should you do to claim it?

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.

Social Security, job cuts and office closures

The Associated Press on MSN · 22h

What to know about Social Security office closures driven by Musk’s DOGE

The program faces a looming bankruptcy date if it is not addressed by Congress. The May 2024 Social Security and Medicare trustees’ report states that Social Security’s trust funds — which cover old age and disability recipients — will be unable to pay full benefits beginning in 2035. Then, Social Security would be able to pay only 83% of benefits.

Yahoo · 10h

Kalispell Social Security office to close amid government cuts

Tony Rebich regularly stops into Kalispell's Social Security Administration office. After going deaf in one ear fighting in the Vietnam War and beating cancer twice, the 78-year-old from Kalispell said he finds it easier to reach the federal agency in person,

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 1d

Social Security Administration announces 7,000 job cuts, possible office closures. Is your local office impacted?

In line with President Donald Trump's plan to reduce federal spending, the Social Security Administration has announced a move to cut costs including the possible closure of several Social Security offices across the country.

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Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans

A group of labor unions are asking a federal court for an emergency order to stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...

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Do I qualify to receive a retroactive Social Security benefits payment? What to know

As part of the new Social Security Fairness Act, millions of people will receive a retroactive payment in addition to monthly ...

DOGE accused of accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans

Labor unions are trying to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans. "They cannot ...

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Social Security Fraud Is Real, but It Might Not Be Happening the Way You Think

Whether you're a senior on Social Security or a worker paying into the program, the thought of rampant benefit fraud is a ...

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Social Security Announces Major Clampdown to Save $7 Billion

The SSA is set to begin withholding 100 percent of Social Security benefits from beneficiaries who have been overpaid.

Trump administration rescinds new order requiring Maine parents visit Social Security office to register newborns

Lee Dudek, the acting Social Security Administration commissioner, said in a statement that the agency was “correcting” a ...

Auchincloss says he'll fight for Fall River Social Security office: His take on 5 issues

Rep. Auchincloss talked for over an hour with constituents in Fall River. From energy bills to housing, here are his takes on five hot-button topics.

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Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Could Be Higher Than 2025's. But Retirees Shouldn't Want That

The Federal Reserve has been on a mission to cool inflation. To that end, it raised interest rates nearly a dozen times in ...

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