Dec 5, 2024 · As Elon Musk gears up for his first unofficial role in a U.S. administration under President-elect Donald Trump, his position on Social Security benefits is coming under scrutiny.

4 days ago · News that Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk now has access to a government payment system that is responsible for $6 trillion in annual federal payments — including Social ...

Dec 12, 2024 · Multiple Snopes readers have asked us to investigate a rumor that Elon Musk promised to cut Social Security benefits in his position leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an...

2 days ago · A federal judge, citing a risk of “irreparable harm,” early Saturday temporarily restricted Elon Musk’s government efficiency team from accessing a critical Treasury Department payment system.

6 days ago · Concern DOGE could stop Social Security, Medicare payments 05:22. With Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gaining control of the Treasury Department's payment system, consumer ...

6 days ago · Getting overpayments returned to Social Security fits within Musk's stated goal of blocking improper payments, though it would have only a marginal effect on the Social Security funding shortfall.

Feb 2, 2025 · Elon Musk's department now has control over government-provided benefits, including Social Security, Medicare, SNAP, unemployment and more.

6 days ago · The vast majority of payments, though—including federal tax returns, Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income benefits, and veteran’s pay—flow through the Federal Disbursement ...

3 days ago · Still, concerns about the long-term sustainability of the Social Security program remain — and this issue is independent of Musk’s involvement. According to the program’s annual trustees report , the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund will be able to pay 100% of scheduled benefits until 2033.

3 days ago · Elon Musk just got access to America's payment systems: is your Social Security at risk? Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, has gained access to America’s federal ...