The Center for American Progress and The Arc break down the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, exposing how its deep cuts to ...

Social Security serves more than 70 million Americans, including most people over age 65, millions of people with permanent disabilities, and survivors of deceased workers.

How the Social Security Administration plans to take back overpayments to Americans 04:24. The SSA's plan to require in-person ID checks has sparked concern that the agency is placing unnecessary ...

T he SSA-131 form, officially known as the 'Employer Report of Special Wage Payments', is a pivotal document within the U.S. Social Security framework.Its primary function is to report any special ...

DOGE effort to rewrite Social Security code could have catastrophic consequences, experts warn 05:20. Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency say they're using their access to the ...

I’ve written often about the need to increase Social Security’s administrative budget. In 2023, combined administrative spending for the retirement and disability programs equaled just 0.4% of ...

41 Social Security offices are cutting 25-58% of workers under DOGE's budget reductions. The agency faces increased customer service demand as retirees worry cuts will affect benefits.

Social Security’s records aren’t always accurate. Going to a local Social Security office is often the best way to fix a mistake. If need be, ask a local congressperson for help.

The Social Security Fairness Act went into effect in Feb 2025 and the SSA has been sending billions in retroactive payments and benefit adjustments to qualifying individuals. The act gets rid of ...

As May unfolds, millions of Social Security beneficiaries in the U.S. anticipate their monthly payments. This month, those born between the 1st and 10th will receive their checks on May 14.

The Social Security Administration Doesn’t Have Your Money. If the Social Security program closed for good, it’s highly unlikely that you would receive the money that you put into the system.

Social Security checks will be sent out pretty much like normal in May, but there is one exception. Here's what to know about payment dates for May.