In 2025, Social Security Administration employees were suddenly faced with a heavier workload. Here's how that can affect you when you need help.

SSA unveils nationwide customer service center, diminishing the role of local field offices a year after DOGE cut 7,000 jobs.

Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of payments will be sent on the second Wednesday of the month, March 11, with subsequent payments going out on the third (March 18 ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is rolling out a major change to the way it handles customer service.

A fraud situation with your Social Security number can keep you from opening an SSA.gov account, a major obstacle if you’re trying to enroll in Medicare.

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Beginning March 7, though, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is changing how it handles cases. Specifically, the agency is moving over to a National Appointment Scheduling Calendar and National ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their February benefits this week. There will also be another SSI check distributed at the end of the ...

Kentucky Social Security staff fell 9.4% from 2024 to 2025. SSA moved to more online services and adopted a new telephone platform. Advocates say call backs and services slowed due to staffing cuts In ...

On Monday, Jan. 12, I had an appointment at the Altoona Social Security Administration office. While awaiting my appointment time, a loud, uncooperative man continued to verbally disrespect the female ...

February's Social Security payment schedule has some unusual timing that comes down to where weekends fall this year. If you receive Social Security Supplemental Income (SSI) or started collecting ...