Under the new rules, people who need to apply or make changes, including new direct deposit account information, must do so via the online “my Social Security” tool or in person and not over the phone. That change was supposed to go into effect April 1 but has now been moved to April 14.

The Social Security Administration said Wednesday that people applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income who are not able to use agency’s online portal,

The Social Security Administration on Wednesday announced the delay of the rollout of an anti-fraud measure by two weeks and curtailing the number of benefits applicants affected.