House Committee Advances Bill Meant to Assist Retirees in Maximizing Social Security
The legislation clarifies language to help workers determine when to claim benefits.
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The DOL Transitions to Paperless Checks
The change will be effective September 30, according to a notice published in the Federal Register.
Research Halted at Two More University Retirement Centers After Social Security Funding Cuts
Following February executive orders, research centers at the University of Michigan and Baruch College have scaled back operations.
University of Wisconsin’s Retirement Research Center Closes
The closure followed the Social Security Administration’s cuts to research funding, announced in February.
Social Security Introduces PIN Option, Ends Paper Checks
The measures are intended to protect recipients from fraud and identity theft.
Senate Confirms Bisignano to Lead Social Security
The former CEO of Fiserv Inc. was approved along party lines; his term will expire in January 2031.
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Social Security’s New Anti-Fraud Measures Begin Amid Mixed Messages from Agency
With ‘enhanced technology,’ the SSA will now conduct an anti-fraud check on all phone applications for benefits.
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Social Security Administration Reverses Plans to End Phone Services
After receiving backlash from retiree advocates, the agency announced that all claim types can be completed over the phone once...
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Social Security Administration Clarifies Identity Proofing Requirements
The SSA extended, for two weeks, the launch of new identity-proofing requirements and made an exception for those applying for...
Social Security Administration Announces Plans to Downsize Staff
The agency plans to reduce its staff to 50,000 employees, in accordance with President Donald Trump’s executive orders to slash...
Center for Retirement Research Announces Fellowship, Grant Opportunities
The programs are funded by the Social Security Administration, and applications must be submitted by the end of January 2025.
Social Security Administration Allows More Electronic Signatures
The moves are part of a larger effort to streamline services.
Inspector General’s Office Warns About Social Security Administration Scammers
People at or near retirement age are being targeted in hybrid scams involving imposter Social Security Administration employees.
Martin O’Malley Approved as Social Security Commissioner
The former governor of Maryland takes his first major non-elected role as the SSA faces a ‘customer service crisis.’