Update: Social Security is changing its mind - again. You can read more on the updated regulations here. Earlier: Changes are in store for millions of current and future Social Security recipients.

However, the Social Security Administration has recently taken steps to curb allegations of fraud. The agency will require anyone claiming benefits or changing direct deposit status to verify ...

UPDATE: On March 26, 2025, The Social Security Administration has announced ... Those who are applying for cash benefits or changing their direct deposit information will need to provide proof ...

WASHINGTON – The Social Security Administration has stalled plans to implement new procedures for identification verification that sparked a flurry of concerns and outrage. Under the proposed ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is changing how you apply for new benefits and update your direct deposit information. After some pushback, the timeline for implementing the changes has ...

Those who receive payment via paper checks will also need to prove their identity before changing their mailing address. Those who don't have a my Social Security account would need to visit an ...

The new policy barring beneficiaries from changing their direct deposit information by telephone also stems from fraud concerns. About 40% of Social Security direct deposit fraud stems from calls ...

In June 2024, President Donald Trump told supporters at a campaign rally, "As president, I will not cut one penny from Social Security or Medicare." He made a virtually identical statement in July ...

The Social Security Administration said Wednesday that all claims can continue to be conducted on the phone — a reversal from its effort to move identity-verification for some services to online ...

President Trump promised multiple times during his campaign that he would not cut Social Security benefits. Instead, he vowed to protect and strengthen the program by eliminating fraud.

The agency will begin an anti-fraud check for claims on April 14 The Social Security Administration said Wednesday that all claims can continue to be conducted on the phone - a reversal from its ...