Social Security, benefits

Social Security has never missed a payment. DOGE actions threaten 'interruption of benefits,' ex-agency head says
New changes at the U.S. Social Security Administration may put its ability to deliver monthly benefit checks at risk, former agency head says.
DOGE is on a cutting spree — and Social Security workers warn it's going to affect your benefits
The Social Security Administration offered early retirements to employees in an effort to slash the workforce. Workers said it'll hurt beneficiaries.
Social Security Announces Major Cut to 'Bloated Workforce'
In a press release, the agency said it plans to reduce its current staff of around 57,000 to a target of 50,000 employees.
Social Security Administration Layoffs: Will They Delay Your Benefits?
Another way Social Security recipients could be affected is delays in applications. Social Security Disability Insurance already has a long wait for cases to be reviewed. A reduction in workforce could potentially slow these reviews to a catastrophic crawl.
Ax falls at Social Security Administration. Beneficiaries will need patience, some say.
The Social Security Administraton's planning mass layoffs. What this means for its workers and Social Security beneficiaries.
Cuts to Social Security workforce raises more concerns about payments to Americans
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has unveiled sweeping reductions. How will these cuts affect services and payments to millions of Americans?
U.S. Social Security Administration to cut 7,000 workers
The U.S. government agency that provides benefits to tens of millions of older Americans plans to cut 7,000 workers, it announced on Friday, as part of the Trump administration's plan to slash the size of the federal workforce.
Social Security Administration preempts DOGE cuts with $25,000 ‘early out’ option
The SSA is offering voluntary buyouts ahead of "significant workforce reductions," which are part of DOGE efforts to downsize the federal government.
DOGE could affect Social Security payments
Concerns are mounting over the stability of Social Security as recent actions by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Elon Musk's influence threaten the continuity of monthly payments to over 72.
Social Security Offices That Are Closing Because Of DOGE Cuts
As DOGE cuts ripple through federal offices and agencies, Social Security recipients should braces themselves for widespread office closures and cuts.
Social Security Administration aims to cut about 7,000 jobs, prompting fears of customer service impact
Calling its workforce “bloated,” the Social Security Administration announced Friday plans to slash about 7,000 jobs, or ...
Social Security was already dealing with backlogs. Employees warn job cuts could worsen services.
"We are already short-staffed as it is,"one Social Security Administration employee said of the agency's plans to slash its ...
Social Security Administration to Cut Roughly 7,000 Workers
The agency is also restructuring and closing six of 10 regional offices that coordinate and provide support to employees who ...
5 Georgia Social Security Administration offices to close amid Trump Administration overhauls
U.S. Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock announced that five Social Security Administration offices in Georgia were set to be closed as ...
Social Security Administration offering voluntary buyouts ahead of "significant workforce reductions"
The Social Security Administration is offering payouts to employees who voluntarily resign from the federal agency, ahead of ...
New law ignites a wave of new Social Security benefit claims. And checks.
Social Security Administration says it's processed 30,000 claims under the Social Security Fairness Act. Only about 2.97 ...
Worried about Social Security staff cuts? Put money aside now, the agency’s former director says.
Martin O’Malley said DOGE’s involvement in Social Security will hurt beneficiaries. Brace for delays in service — and even ...
The Social Security Fairness Act: Good News for Retirees?
Millions will be affected by new rules that boost Social Security benefits. But if you qualify, there may be knock-on effects ...