People who are listed as over 100 years old in the Social Security system are "not necessarily receiving benefits," the new head of the agency said Wednesday, contradicting claims that tens of ...

A 2024 report from the Social Security Administration's inspector general found the Social Security Administration paid $8.6 trillion in benefits, about $71.8 billion (or less than 1%) of which were ...

Amid efforts to cut wasteful federal spending, there’s new scrutiny on just how long some Social Security beneficiaries have been receiving payments.

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has alleged that the ...

Government databases may code someone as 150 years old for reasons peculiar to the large and complex Social Security database ...

The explanation for apparent 150-year-olds receiving checks could relate to arcane coding practices, experts said ...

For millions of Americans, receiving Social Security payments on time is essential. However, delays or lost payments can ...

Michelle King, the top official at the Social Security Administration, left her position this weekend after she refused a request from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to access ...

With this process, you start by visiting the SSA’s Social Security number and card page. At this point, the SSA will ask you ...

The best and easiest way to apply for your benefits is with a personal my Social Security account. You can create your free account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Once you create your account, you can get ...

The Social Security Administration urges patience as they ... Those who previously filed for benefits need only to verify their current mailing address and direct deposit information if it has ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is pointing to a lack of funding slowing the benefit adjustment and the disbursement of funds to more than a year. Retirees due benefits should confirm ...