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Social Security Benefits to Increase by 2.8 Percent in 2026
The Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, raising monthly benefits by about $56 for more than 75 million Americans. The…
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Social Security Administration Reinstates National Social Security Month Following Trump Directive
The Social Security Administration has reinstated National Social Security Month for the first time since 2019. The campaign will run through August 14, marking the…
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Healthcare Providers Can Help Social Security Improve the Disability Process
The SSA is enhancing its Health IT program to expedite disability benefit determinations by securing medical records electronically, thus benefiting applicants and taxpayers. The initiative…
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Social Security Administration Strengthens Security Measures to Prevent Fraud
The Social Security Administration is enhancing security with new identity verification procedures starting April 14, 2025, focusing on fraud prevention. Individuals not using my Social…
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Social Security Administration Resumes Treasury Offset Program Collections After COVID-19 Suspension
On March 21, 2025, the Social Security Administration resumed debt collection via the Treasury Offset Program for debts before March 2020, affecting 280,000 individuals with…
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Social Security Strengthens Identity Proofing Requirements and Expedites Direct Deposit Changes to One Day
The Social Security Administration is enhancing security by implementing stricter identity verification processes for benefits and direct deposit changes, which will be expedited to one…
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Social Security Provides Update about its Death Record
On March 17, 2025, Social Security reported over three million annual death notifications, with fewer than one-third of 1 percent being errors. Incorrect listings can…
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Correcting the Record about Social Security Direct Deposit and Telephone Services
Recent media reports claiming that Social Security will eliminate telephone services are false. SSA aims to enhance security and reduce fraud risks by requiring two-factor…
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Social Security to Reinstate Overpayment Recovery Rate
The Social Security Administration will increase overpayment withholding to 100% of monthly benefits, potentially recovering $7 billion over a decade. Beneficiaries can request reduced recovery…
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Social Security and OIG Partner for National “Slam the Scam” Day on March 6
On March 6, the SSA and OIG will host “Slam the Scam” Day to combat Social Security imposter scams, urging public vigilance against fraud tactics…
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