Social Security Administration to end identity checks by phone for new and existing recipients
To limit fraudulent Social Security claims, the Trump administration is stopping identity verifications over the phone, instead forcing millions of new applicants and existing recipients to verify online or in person at a field office.
Starting March 31, benefit claimants will no longer have the option to verify their identity with the SSA over the phone.
The SSA is transitioning to stronger identity verification procedures for both new benefit claims and direct deposit changes.
The Social Security Administration just made a major announcement about certain kinds of claims and a new deadline at the end ...
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