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The Social Security Administration reaffirmed its plan to reverse previously announced phone service cuts, telling Americans who benefit from the services that an “anti-fraud check” would be ...

As the Trump administration cuts staff and field offices at the Social Security Administration, seniors dialing the 800 toll-free number have spent an increasing amount of time on hold. The average ...

As Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano tells it, callers only had to wait an average of 8 minutes to speak to an agent on the phone in July. “We had a bold goal of single-digit wait time on ...

WASHINGTON – The Social Security Administration implemented new rules today – Monday, April 14 – it says will enhance fraud prevention for claims filed over the telephone. The rules will allow ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently reassigned a small share of its field office employees in an effort to bring down lengthy wait times for the agency's national 800 phone number.

Social Security problems can be solved online, over the phone or via an in-person appointment. People can apply for most benefits online as well as check the status of their application, change direct ...

The Social Security Administration says Americans will no longer be able to change direct deposit and other banking information with the agency by phone, a practice it claims opens the door to fraud. ...