Here's what to know about the claim DOGE is closing 47 Social Security offices
In March 2025, a rumor spread that U.S. President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency was closing 47 Social Security Administration offices across the country. The claim surfaced after Trump tasked DOGE at the beginning of his second term with shrinking the size of the federal workforce to make it more "efficient and effective.
If I have a Social Security problem, am I out of luck now that staff and services are being cut?
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Social Security Cuts: Critical benefits at risk for millions
A combination of staff cuts, office closures, and outdated systems could lead to significant frustration for Social Security recipients and future benefits.
Social Security says it will no longer accept bank changes over the phone
Those who need to change their direct deposit information with Social Security will have to do it online or in-person.
It's unclear how much DOGE tried to cut Social Security phone services
The Washington Post published an article (archived) titled "Social Security, facing pressure from DOGE, weighs big cuts to phone service." The story alleged that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative championed by Elon Musk was attempting to push the Social Security Administration (SSA) to cut its telephone service for claims processing and direct deposit transactions.
The change that could affect your Social Security deposit
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a crucial change: direct deposit information can no longer be updated over the phone due to fraud concerns.
Social Security Administration: Reports of phone service elimination ‘inaccurate’
The Social Security Administration is increasing its protection against fraud by eliminating the risk of fraud associated with changing bank account information by telephone, and requiring people to prove their identities in person or through a two-factor authentication process online.
Fears of Social Security cuts prompt outcry at congressional town halls
People across the political battleground of Michigan and elsewhere in the U.S. say they're worried about cuts to Social ...
A Close Elon Musk Friend Joins His Effort on Social Security
The involvement of Antonio Gracias, an investor who has known Elon Musk for two decades, suggests that Mr. Musk has made ...
Two big changes coming to Social Security you need to know about
The Trump administration is making changes to Social Security that will affect beneficiaries. Here's what you need to know.
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Social Security March 2025: Here's When You'll Get Your Money
Social Security payments are typically paid out starting on the second Wednesday of the month. The remaining two payments ...
Fear of Social Security Cuts Fuel Town Hall Confrontations With Republicans
Across multiple states, constituents have confronted their representatives at town hall meetings over concerns that Social Security may be cut in the Trump administration's ongoing effort to reduce ...
Plan to Work and Claim Social Security? 2 Pros and 3 Cons to Weigh First
The federal government can tax up to 85% of your Social Security benefits if your provisional income -- adjusted gross income ...
Social Security Administration to cut phone service for direct-deposit transactions
Sources said the agency would direct seniors and disabled individuals to online services and in-person field offices.
Judge weighs blocking DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of people
Labor unions who are suing the Trump administration say DOGE’s “nearly unlimited” access violates privacy laws and presents ...
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Your Social Security Payments Could Be Interrupted.
A number of experts and politicians have commented that if DOGE starts firing large numbers of people at the Social Security ...