Social security office opens in historic 16th Street building
The Superior Automotive building has reopened as a Social Security Administration office after being vacant for over a decade.
The building's historical significance and protective status posed challenges for redevelopment efforts.
Trump Picks Banking Executive to Lead Social Security Administration
Trump appointed Frank Bisignano as commissioner of the Social Security Administration, emphasizing his strong business leadership background.
Federal work-from-home policies could be in jeopardy under GOP leadership
Work-from-home policies for federal workers, established during COVID-19, face backlash as new Republican administration pushes for a return to office.
The Continuing Challenges of a Mental Health Disability
The article reflects on personal experiences with mental health challenges and discusses the disability application process as defined by the SSA.
A Brooklyn woman was wrongly deemed dead by the government. 2 years later, she's still haunted by the error.
Government mistakenly declares thousands of people deceased annually, causing significant financial distress and complicating access to benefits.
O'Malley to step down as SSA chief this month, seeks political role
Martin O'Malley resigns as SSA Commissioner to lead the DNC, citing a temporary role amidst challenges of staffing and customer service at the agency.
Social Security worker in Mass. charged with trying to pressure beneficiary into prostitution
A Social Security Administration employee was arrested for attempting to pressure a beneficiary into prostitution, reflecting serious abuse of power.
This disabled woman built a career. A federal program that helped now penalizes her for her success.
Tabi Haly's success, as a career woman with severe disabilities, is jeopardized by bureaucratic issues surrounding her Supplemental Security Income eligibility.
SSI to move core disability program application online
The SSA is transitioning the Supplemental Security Income application process online to enhance accessibility and reduce processing times.
This disabled woman built a career. A federal program that helped now penalizes her for her success.
Tabi Haly's success, as a career woman with severe disabilities, is jeopardized by bureaucratic issues surrounding her Supplemental Security Income eligibility.
SSI to move core disability program application online
The SSA is transitioning the Supplemental Security Income application process online to enhance accessibility and reduce processing times.
SSA has a plan, but wants more funding to get it done
The SSA's 2024 agenda includes over 170 items to improve operations and reduce wait times, contingent on adequate funding.
These disabled people tried to play by the rules. It cost them their federal benefits
Karen Williams faced consequences of an outdated federal asset limit rule while trying to ensure her funeral expenses were covered.
Op-Ed: Jeffries needs to address poverty in his district * Brooklyn Paper
Hakeem Jeffries, the House Minority Leader, faces high poverty rates and health issues in his 8th Congressional District, putting pressure on him to address these challenges.