Social Security Administration reverses policy, phone benefits claims allowed again

Nevada attorney general starts Social Security disruptions webpage

Amidst concerns over national restrictions and threats to the Social Security system, Nevada’s attorney general is providing a way to report issues with receiving benefits. Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford created a webpage to report disruptions to the system. According to the site, “The Nevada Attorney General’s Office has become increasingly alarmed at potential disruptions to Nevadan’s Social Security benefits.” Interruptions include mass l…

Social Security rescinding its plan to end phone-based filing called a win for Illinois seniors

The Illinois chapter of AARP played a role in the Trump administration reversing itself and allowing Social Security beneficiaries to have the option of filing for benefits over the phone.

Social Security Administration reverses policy, phone benefits claims allowed again

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has reversed a policy that removed the option for beneficiaries to file for benefits over the phone. In March, the SSA said it would require online authentication for persons seeking to claim benefits or direct deposit changes. The change came about after an audit by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which said the policy would help prevent Social Security direct d…

Older Kentuckians relieved planned changes to Social Security will not go into effect - NKyTribune

By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service The Social Security Administration backtracked on a new plan, which was set to have taken effect Monday, that would have required more people to apply for benefits in person instead of by phone. Older Kentuckians say they’ve worked hard their whole lives for their benefits, and are relieved the changes won’t go into effect. In 2025, an average of almost 69 million Americans per month will receive a Social Se…