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fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

In partisan letter, Bisignano shifts blame on 1-800 call times, cites dated stats

Commissioner Frank Bisignano pointed out that with a new administration in office and noticeable improvement in performance metrics due to strong leadership and technology, concerns about a customer service crisis at the SSA are unfounded.
US politics
US politics
fromsilive
1 week ago

Social Security commissioner visits Staten Island, highlights service improvements

Frank Bisignano acknowledged improvements in the Social Security Administration's service, including faster phone response times and high appointment scheduling success.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Efforts to shrink Social Security's phone wait times are putting a strain elsewhere

They are in a deep hole of their own creation on staffing and so you just don't have enough people to go around to serve the public.
US politics
fromNewsday
3 weeks ago

U.S. Administrative Law Judge Robert Lazarus, of Montauk, dies at 98

Robert Lazarus dedicated his life to serving others as a lawyer and judge, remembered fondly for his kindness and sharp mind.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Social Security benefits update: SSA is making a major change this year that will impact many seniors

The Social Security Administration will officially stop issuing paper checks, transitioning to electronic funds transfers starting September 30, 2025, to improve efficiency and security.
US politics
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fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

23 Safe Haven Baby Names, Because They Are Trending In The U.S.

Safe haven names, representing tranquility, are trending in baby naming culture.
Names like Eden, Dream, and Haven capture a sense of serenity and nature.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Social Security is rerouting staff to man the phone lines - and hiding how long callers are waiting

The Social Security Administration is switching up operations by temporarily reassigning up to 1,000 field office employees to teleservice work to improve customer service.
US politics
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Did you get a letter saying Social Security overpaid you? Here's what to know

A major change by the Social Security Administration could affect some beneficiaries' incomes - potentially cutting their benefit payments in half starting in July.
US politics
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Senate Democrats want more information on SSA's use of AI on its phone lines

Senate Democrats are seeking information regarding the negative impact of AI on Social Security Administration's phone services.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

'Big Balls' Is Now at the Social Security Administration

Edward Coristine returned to government as a special employee at SSA after a brief resignation from DOGE.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

NYT: Katie Miller Ordered SSA to Lie to Back Elon Musk Claim

Katie Miller, a senior aide to Trump, directed the Social Security Administration to falsely support Elon Musk's claim that 40% of agency calls were scams, creating significant controversy.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

She served the American people for 35 years. Now her retirement income is on the line

Federal employees often remain in their jobs for decades largely due to retirement benefits, which Congress aims to reduce.
#supreme-court
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fromArs Technica
2 months ago

DOGE wins at Supreme Court; conservative majority ends limits on data access

The court's ruling may create unequal standards for litigants and jeopardize personal privacy, especially related to sensitive data from the Social Security Administration.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Supreme Court grants DOGE access to confidential Social Security records

The Supreme Court temporarily allows the DOGE team access to sensitive Social Security data, overriding lower court restrictions.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago
EU data protection

Supreme Court gives DOGE access to Social Security data

The Supreme Court allows DOGE access to Social Security data, sparking dissent over privacy concerns and regulatory compliance.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US supreme court rules Doge can access social security data during legal challenge

The Supreme Court allows the Department of Government Efficiency access to SSA data amid legal challenges, raising privacy concerns.
EU data protection
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Justices Grant DOGE Access to Social Security Data and Let the Team Shield Records

The Supreme Court permits the Department of Government Efficiency to access sensitive Social Security Administration records.
EU data protection
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

DOGE wins at Supreme Court; conservative majority ends limits on data access

The court's ruling may create unequal standards for litigants and jeopardize personal privacy, especially related to sensitive data from the Social Security Administration.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Supreme Court grants DOGE access to confidential Social Security records

The Supreme Court temporarily allows the DOGE team access to sensitive Social Security data, overriding lower court restrictions.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US supreme court rules Doge can access social security data during legal challenge

The Supreme Court allows the Department of Government Efficiency access to SSA data amid legal challenges, raising privacy concerns.
Digital life
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

New SSA chief praises DOGE for 'making things better'

Frank Bisignano emphasizes stability and modernization within the Social Security Administration despite prior controversies.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

SSA changes phone fraud policies after finding very little fraud

The agency's new policy removes the three-day hold on phone claims, previously causing significant processing delays despite finding minimal fraud in claims.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

DOGE went looking for phone fraud at SSA - and found almost none

The Social Security Administration may reverse its anti-fraud policy due to minimal fraud detection and significant delays in benefit processing.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Don't trust the media's Social Security hysteria: Trump is delivering results

We've identified over $1 billion in savings through common-sense improvements to travel, printing, contracts, IT, and payroll.
Social justice
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago

Former Maryland Governor Calls on States to Place Trump Officials on Trial - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Immigrants wrongly declared deceased by SSA are having their records reinstated, reversing harm caused by the Trump administration's actions.
SF politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The future of America's biggest safety net is in the hands of a career bureaucrat and a hard-charging finance titan

The Social Security Administration's future leadership transitions may drastically impact benefits for millions.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

I Faced a Shady Interrogation at the Social Security Office - Here's What Happened

Interaction with the Social Security Administration can be unsettling, prompting individuals to seek legal advice and document their experiences.
#elon-musk
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Digital life

Elon Musk Has Reportedly Cut Off a Bunch of People From Their Rightful Social Security

fromEngadget
4 months ago
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The Social Security Administration is reportedly moving all official communication to X

fromFuturism
3 months ago
Digital life

Elon Musk Has Reportedly Cut Off a Bunch of People From Their Rightful Social Security

fromEngadget
4 months ago
Social media marketing

The Social Security Administration is reportedly moving all official communication to X

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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Top DOGE Officials Moved From Social Security Administration to Justice Dept.

Elon Musk's cost-cutting operatives are now targeting undocumented immigrants using Social Security data as part of a broader immigration enforcement effort.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Judge orders new limits on DOGE data access at Social Security Administration

A federal judge blocks access of sensitive data by DOGE staff at SSA, emphasizing legal boundaries despite agency's aims to prevent fraud.
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

SSA is rolling out a new chatbot for employees

The Social Security Administration has launched a generative AI-powered chatbot for employee assistance.
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Ranking House Oversight member says DOGE has created 'chaos' at the Social Security Administration

DOGE's actions pose significant risks to Americans' privacy, data security, and access to Social Security benefits.
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