Starting April 14, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) enforces stricter identity verification requirements to protect Social Security records and benefits from fraudulent activities.

If you applied for Social Security benefits, or have a pending reconsideration or hearing request, you can check the status ...

Starting April 14, phone service will no longer be an option for retirees and survivors applying for benefits, or for beneficiaries making direct deposit changes. Instead, these services will only be ...

Only a small group of people get their Social Security payments by paper check, but that's set to end. What you should know ...

Only a small group of people get their Social Security payments by paper check, but that's set to end. What you should know ...

A new scam is putting Social Security accounts at risk. Learn how criminals are selling accounts online and what to do to ...

According to a report in Wired, the agency is shifting communications to X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, the ...

The May 7 deadline to have a Real ID is almost here, which you’ll need to board domestic flights or access certain federal ...

Seniors and others receiving Social Security benefits who are mistakenly overpaid by the federal government could soon see some or all of their monthly checks withheld, depending on the size of ...

Explore Social Security benefits and find out how to enhance your monthly payments with the latest news and updates.

Since Trump took office, SSA has sought to shed thousands of workers, limited phone service for certain benefit applications ...