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Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients [View all]

Source: Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures — which will require millions of recipients and applicants to visit agency field offices rather than interact with the agency over the phone.

Beginning March 31st, people will no longer be able to verify their identity to the SSA over the phone and those who cannot properly verify their identity over the agency’s “my Social Security” online service, will be required to visit an agency field office in person to complete the verification process, agency leadership told reporters Tuesday.

The change will apply to new Social Security applicants and existing recipients who want to change their direct deposit information.

Retiree advocates warn that the change will negatively impact older Americans in rural areas, including those with disabilities, mobility limitations, those who live far from SSA offices and have limited internet access.

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By FATIMA HUSSEIN
Updated 6:48 PM EDT, March 18, 2025

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/social-security-fraud-waste-doge-elon-musk-212e3089951f731fd3f83443e104b315

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Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients [View all] Eugene Mar 18 OP

That's a 120 mile round trip drive for me. Ellipsis Mar 18 #1

About the same for me. Since it took weeks just to get a phone call appointment in 2015, not sure if/when I can get in. Attilatheblond Mar 18 #33

For an appointment... same here.The phone support was some of the best I've ever had. Ellipsis Mar 18 #42

How's that for efficiency!? Mr. Evil Mar 18 #44

Until they close more offices IronLionZion Mar 18 #58

I'm still waiting for Eloon to investigate waste, fraud and abuse RazorbackExpat Mar 18 #67

Oh he's investigating abuse, as in how to do as much abuse as he can get away with. IronLionZion Mar 19 #75

These tightwads and heartless morons want to put up every road block possible Walleye Mar 18 #2

The Rethuglicans are using the same tactics to suppress Democratic votes. OMGWTF Mar 18 #15

Yes, I thought the same thing. They've been doing this shit for years. They are so practiced at this kind of rhetoric. Walleye Mar 19 #87

If you don't change your direct deposit WhiteTara Mar 18 #3

I don't think so SilasSouleII Mar 18 #21

Thanks for the reply. I'm so anxious. WhiteTara Mar 18 #22

B-r-e-a-t-h-e..... I hear you! electric_blue68 Mar 18 #25

evreything is so tumultous at our house WhiteTara Mar 18 #36

You have a Full Plate! And then some, with drumphf's dangerous, or theeatened actions. electric_blue68 Mar 18 #47

I find it hard to keep my joy. WhiteTara Mar 18 #62

I totally get it.... as you can think of joy as small sips of an elixar of hope (whch can be so lacking these days).... electric_blue68 Mar 18 #74

Me too. GardenGnome Mar 18 #34

you are so right WhiteTara Mar 18 #37

That's already happening. markodochartaigh Mar 18 #64

This was business as usual GardenGnome Mar 18 #72

As soon as I read the article, I signed into my Social Security using Login.gov. Everything was quick and instantaneous NBachers Mar 18 #26

Checking is one thing. But what about CHANGING things like were Direct Deposits go? Attilatheblond Mar 18 #35

The rationale would be if someone hacked into your account Deminpenn Mar 18 #68

My problem with that is that my account login is so WhiteTara Mar 18 #39

Good to hear. I haven't been able to get on after multiple times trying but travelingthrulife Mar 19 #86

I could find NOTHING Mr.Bee Mar 18 #51

After closing half the field offices and firing 2/3 of the staff, this will work REALLY WELL TygrBright Mar 18 #4

Isn't that the plan? WhiteTara Mar 18 #23

Without a doubt, that's the plan. WestMichRad Mar 18 #48

As we like to say in the IT world sdfernando Mar 18 #71

No fraud has been uncovered. Another "solution" without a problem. spooky3 Mar 18 #5

Perhaps to some extent... Woodycall Mar 18 #6

What used to be referred to as deny and delay. BattleRow Mar 18 #24

Same trick they use for voter suppression. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 18 #7

Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't want someone diverting my SS by scamming staff over phone. Silent Type Mar 18 #8

Insane. Driver's license, passport, Real ID are all verified already. bucolic_frolic Mar 18 #9

Fuck Mump & the Fucking Fascist Frauds. Cha Mar 18 #10

They just want to break the system TimeToGo Mar 18 #11

Existing recipients too? Uhh..You took money out of my paychecks for five years starting in 1970 Bengus81 Mar 18 #12

only if you are trying to change your status or your automatic deposit apparently.nt. drray23 Mar 18 #57

Or they'll declare you dead and you have to prove you're still alive IronLionZion Mar 18 #59

Some of this is bs Puppyjive Mar 18 #13

Can judges stop this order? bluestarone Mar 18 #14

So prior to firing scores of employees and shuttering dozens of field offices... EarthFirst Mar 18 #16

While I have proper web credentials to do do most things online if I have to go that's 95 miles round trip Cheezoholic Mar 18 #17

Absolutely ridiculous. Many people of social security age are averse to using computers/online services and phone iluvtennis Mar 18 #18

ITA. There are people who are disabled, in nursing homes, etc. LisaL Mar 18 #45

I'm collecting my Social Security overseas Pototan Mar 18 #19

Ah. I understand today's SSA email. Igel Mar 18 #20

the new memo proposes changes that will further limit what people can do by phone. progree Mar 18 #27

Even if there was this purported fraud claim by the Nazi. liberal N proud Mar 18 #28

So for the time being do not change your direct deposit info. defacto7 Mar 18 #29

Have pretty much set that up already, but... Attilatheblond Mar 18 #40

I think the best you can do defacto7 Mar 18 #43

How in the Hell Will This Make the S S A More Efficient? Daleuhlmann Mar 18 #30

Time to take to the streets ..................end of story................. turbinetree Mar 18 #31

We have Direct Deposit. ProudMNDemocrat Mar 18 #32

I think the barriers are being set up for the new claims, not for those who are already receiving benefits FakeNoose Mar 18 #50

My husband is 80. I turn 73 the end of May. ProudMNDemocrat Mar 19 #82

Maybe I should write McConnell and Paul and require them to send me their identities. KY_EnviroGuy Mar 18 #38

LOL! And make them PROVE who they are before every single Senate vote on every single Senate action! Attilatheblond Mar 18 #41

Good idea think I could ask Andy Harris if he can drive me to the local SS and wait until I am done................ turbinetree Mar 18 #49

Nazi fuck orangecrush Mar 18 #46

Fucking with the Third Rail is going to be their undoing. Joinfortmill Mar 18 #52

That USED to be true......I'm not so sure anymore. AZ8theist Mar 18 #65

Yep. Remember they killed hundreds of thousands not fooled Mar 19 #77

Disabled/ill elderly will not be able to do this, their benefits will be cut off, causing homelessness and death. SunSeeker Mar 18 #53

This is outrageous. area51 Mar 18 #54

Probably an LGBTQ check. Drop your drawers. bucolic_frolic Mar 18 #55

Thank goodness (for now) the direct deposit change I needed to get done was done some weeks back.... electric_blue68 Mar 18 #56

Mostly affect red rural areas Bluestocking Mar 18 #60

I want to let everyone know - jgo Mar 18 #61

As A Former RobinA Mar 19 #83

These four years won't go by fast enough. Baitball Blogger Mar 18 #63

So what the hell will people do who CAN'T get an in-person appointment?! sakabatou Mar 18 #66

These new rules are understandable Deminpenn Mar 18 #69

Why do you not qualify for SS? stoned Mar 19 #81

Civil service retirement system Deminpenn Mar 19 #93

How thoughtless! That's going to make it A LOT harder for dead people. FailureToCommunicate Mar 18 #70

In my location, snot Mar 18 #73

Verify that you're alive or die trying. Too clever by half. nt Xipe Totec Mar 19 #76

Masters of inefficiency rumpel Mar 19 #78

We took out son to the office shortly after he was born. RandySF Mar 19 #79

The phone lines to congressional offices is going to start ringing off the hook. Jacson6 Mar 19 #80

The agency field offices they closed? These people are monsters. travelingthrulife Mar 19 #84

Plan all the time Rambo123 Mar 19 #85

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Mar 19 #90

This could potentially inconvenience women IzzaNuDay Mar 19 #88

In anohter display of his humanitarian impulses Don strikes a blow against the elderly. Ping Tung Mar 19 #89

I was required to do an in-person meeting and ID check at SSA 3 years ago FakeNoose Mar 19 #91

I will be 69 in a few weeks.... JustFiveMoreMinutes Mar 19 #92