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Social Security Introduces Secure Digital Access to Social Security Numbers

April 25, 2025 • By

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking steps to provide a significant enhancement for my Social Security account holders, by introducing secure digital access to their Social Security number (SSN). This innovative feature is designed to provide the American public with a modernized, secure, and accessible alternative to the traditional physical SSN card. SSA is […]

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Stephen Evangelista Appointed Social Security’s Deputy Commissioner for Operations

April 25, 2025 • By

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today the appointment of Stephen Evangelista as the Deputy Commissioner for the Office of Operations. In this role, he will oversee SSA’s nationwide network of offices that provide frontline and support services to millions of customers each year. This includes oversight of more than 1,200 field offices serving communities […]

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Celebrate National Social Security Month!

April 23, 2025 • By

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Since its creation in 1935, Social Security has provided financial security to millions of workers and their families. We’ve evolved over the last 90 years as we’ve worked to meet the changing needs of the American people. April is National Social Security Month. To celebrate, we’re raising awareness about the many ways we protect you […]

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Social Security Statement on President Trump’s Memorandum, “Preventing Illegal Aliens from Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits”

April 17, 2025 • By

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) yesterday expressed its full support for President Trump’s memorandum, “Preventing Illegal Aliens from Receiving Social Security Act Benefits.” This memorandum reinforces SSA’s commitment to safeguarding taxpayer dollars and ensuring the integrity of the programs it administers. “The Social Security Administration is dedicated to protecting the vital benefits that American workers […]

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Social Security Administration Implements New Anti-Fraud Measures to Enhance Telephone Claim Processing

April 14, 2025 • By

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced the implementation of enhanced fraud prevention tools for claims filed over the telephone, further modernizing the agency’s services and strengthening program integrity. Beginning April 14, 2025, SSA will allow individuals to complete all claim types via telephone, supported by new anti-fraud capabilities designed to protect beneficiaries and streamline […]

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Correcting the Record about Social Security Office Closings  

March 27, 2025 • By

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Recent reports in the media that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is permanently closing local field offices are false. Since January 1, 2025, the agency has not permanently closed or announced the permanent closure of any local field office. From time to time, SSA must temporarily close a local field office for reasons such as […]

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Healthcare Providers Can Help Social Security Improve the Disability Process

March 27, 2025 • By

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today a renewed emphasis on expanding opportunities for organizations to join the agency’s Health Information Technology (Health IT) program. Health IT allows SSA to use electronic data exchanges to obtain medical records directly from the provider, resulting in faster disability determinations for people applying for benefits. Faster allowances means putting […]

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Social Security Updates Recently Announced Identity Proofing Requirements

March 26, 2025 • By

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking proactive steps to enhance the security of its services by implementing stronger identity verification procedures. The updated measures will further safeguard Social Security records and benefits for millions of Americans against fraudulent activity. In-person identity proofing for people unable to use their personal my Social Security account for […]

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Social Security Increases Transparency and Accountability – Shares More Information Online

March 24, 2025 • By

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today several new initiatives and resources to promote greater transparency and accountability. “President Trump has been clear that good government must serve the People. This begins with being transparent in how its government makes decisions and operates as good stewards of the resources entrusted to it,” said Lee Dudek, […]

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Statement from Acting Commissioner Dudek about Temporary Restraining Order

March 21, 2025 • By

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“Today, the Court issued clarifying guidance about the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) related to DOGE employees and DOGE activities at the Social Security Administration (SSA). Therefore, I am not shutting down the agency. President Trump supports keeping Social Security offices open and getting the right check to the right person at the right time. SSA […]

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