The Social Security Administration (SSA) is implementing stricter identity-proofing measures, requiring millions of recipients and applicants to visit field offices to verify their identities, effective March 31. This change shifts away from phone verification or online services for those unable to confirm their identity digitally. Advocates express concerns that this could disproportionately affect older Americans, those with disabilities, and those living in remote areas. Concurrently, SSA aims to expedite direct deposit change requests to one business day, seeking to reduce fraud that costs over $100 million annually.
The Social Security Administration will require millions to visit field offices for identity verification, a move criticized for its impact on vulnerable recipients.
The agency plans to expedite processing of direct deposit changes to one business day, enhancing both security and service efficiency.
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