Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks.

Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano wants to create a “digital-first agency” that handles a majority ...

To better protect from fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration announced it’ll be implementing “stronger identity verification procedures,” including requiring millions of recipients and ...

The Social Security Administration is taking online applications for one of its main disability programs after years of trying to simplify and move the process online, an effort the agency’s former ...

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 been ...

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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 change applies to new Social Security beneficiaries and those seeking to change their direct deposit information. Those who cannot verify their identity through the online "my Social Security" ...

The Reading Social Security field office at 201 Penn St. is closed until further notice while it undergoes repairs to its heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. The office has experienced ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that it is "implementing stronger identity verification procedures" to prevent fraud after a leaked memo earlier this week detailed the plans.

The SSA framed a visit as evidence that operational changes had produced measurable reductions in phone and office wait times ...

Millions of Americans rely on checks from the Social Security Administration for their livelihood. Given the recent actions of President Donald Trump's administration, people are wondering what's next ...