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“I’m at my wit’s end”: Colorado man declared dead by Social Security still fighting to restart payments

Alex Vukovich, an Aurora man, has been battling the Social Security Administration for three months after they mistakenly declared him dead, causing his Social Security checks to stop in late January.
The error occurred because of a data entry mistake involving a man with a similar name who had died, but the Social Security Administration has struggled to correct the issue despite assurances that it was fixed.
Vukovich has contacted both national and local Social Security offices at least five times, but the Aurora office has not returned his calls, and his next appointment isn't until April 9.
Vukovich stated, "I'm at my wits' end," expressing his frustration with the situation.
This incident highlights broader issues within the Social Security Administration, including website crashes, long phone wait times, and the potential for significant hardship for the 40% of retired Americans who rely solely on Social Security payments, with the agency unable to confirm if this is an isolated incident or part of a larger problem.

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“I’m at my wit’s end”: Colorado man declared dead by Social Security still fighting to restart payments

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