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"A knee jerk reaction could just make things worse," warns Mary Johnson, an independent Social Security and Medicare policy analyst.
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Social Security is enduring job cuts, office closings, a revamped customer service strategy – and scrutiny for fraud.

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May Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 28 days
Millions of beneficiaries will see their May Supplemental Security Income payment in 28 days. The next SSI payments, worth up to $967, are scheduled to be distributed on May 1. SSI payments are given to people living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income,
Why you don't want to follow this bad social media advice on Social Security payments
Only a small group of people get their Social Security payments by paper check, but that's set to end Sept. 30. What to know about direct deposit.
Social Security policy changes delayed until April 14
Planned changes from the Social Security Administration (SSA) set to take effect on Monday have now been delayed.
Here’s when Social Security payments go out in April and the rest of 2025: See dates
Social Security's payment schedule is normal in April, but recipients who get Supplemental Security Income benefits will get two checks in May.
May Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 29 days
May’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 29 days.
First round of April Social Security payments goes out in 7 days
The first round of April's Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to retirees on April 9.
Social Security to stop sending paper checks in September. How to ensure your beneficiary payments continue
President Donald Trump's latest executive order means changes are coming to how Social Security distributes payments to beneficiaries.
More misinformation: Social Security fraud allegations clarified
Both statements are correct, because they both say the same thing. In other words, yes, there was $100 million in Social Security direct deposit fraud last year. But that represents only 0.00625% of Social Security’s $1.6 trillion annual payments to beneficiaries, almost all of which are made through direct deposit.
Who needs to prove identity for Social Security and when? What to know as change nears
Will you need to prove your identity for Social Security payments after the department soon changes its protocols?
Social Security: How to Prepare for Changes to Benefit Access
The Social Security Administration's new identity verification requirements are set to affect millions of benefits recipients.
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Social Security tweaks ID verification plan, will require in-person visits for many
The agency has pushed back the timeline for when some Americans will need to make an in-person appointment to make banking changes.
5 Social Security Changes President Trump's Team Has Enacted So Far. How Might They Impact You?
These changes could impact the wait times and processing times for anyone seeking help from Social Security. SSA's backlog has already increased in recent months. The agency is also already operating at its lowest staffing level in five decades, according to former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley.
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