The Social Security Administration (SSA) reiterated its plans to walk back proposed cuts to its phone services, saying it would be implementing an “anti-fraud check.” “Beginning on April 14 ...

The Social Security Administration walked back plans to reduce over-the-phone services ... after the agency unveiled "stronger identity verification procedures," that officials said would require ...

Many celebrated but also noted that organized resistance must continue as Social Security remains in the crosshairs.

The Social Security Administration scrapped the Department of Government Efficiency’s plans to stop providing service to recipients over the phone ... DOGE was pursuing cuts to popular programs ...

The new system would have removed a phone option, in place for years, which has come to be a mainstay for the 73 million Americans who rely on Social Security ... verification idea was dead. “So ...

“Ironically, hastily introducing new verification steps could create the perfect environment for scammers. Tell Congress: Don’t cut Social Security phone services!” the American Association ...

In February, at least 7,000 SSA employees were terminated, and Democrats have said the cuts may jeopardize Social ... Security Income—to complete identity verification over the phone if they ...

The Social Security ... walked back plans to reduce over-the-phone services, providing clarity to recipients on Wednesday about who has to verify their identity in person. The move comes weeks after ...