Social Security

Those seeking to begin or change direct deposit payment plans with the Social Security Administration will soon see big changes to those processes.

Some big changes are happening for Social Security recipients and applicants, some of which have already started while others are taking effect at the end of the month.

Changes are coming from the Social Security Administration surrounding direct deposit for many recipients or applicants.

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.

Lee Dudek, the acting Social Security Administration commissioner, sent a memo to staff Tuesday outlining his vision for the agency moving forward.

If a surprise payment in the $6,000 range shows up in your bank account from the Social Security Administration, its legit! NBC 5 Responds has been hearing from retirees who say they’ve received the extra cash, but they don’t know why.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, may have “significantly” underpaid Medicare and Social Security taxes in recent years, according to a memo from Democratic staff on the Senate Finance Committee obtained by NBC News.

A group of labor unions are asking a federal court for an emergency order to stop Musk’s DOGE from accessing the Social Security data of millions.

The Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE, is recommending closing more than a dozen Social Security Administration offices across the country including one in Rockford, according to agency’s website.

Sen. Bernie Sanders shared his thoughts on President Trump’s Tuesday night address to Congress, asserting that the claim that millions of dead individuals are receiving Social Security benefits is false.

New changes at the U.S. Social Security Administration may put its ability to deliver monthly benefit checks at risk, former agency head says.

Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law before he left office in January. Here’s who may see a boost to their benefits and when.

The new Department of Government Efficiency now has access to a federal system responsible for $6 trillion in annual payments.

The Social Security Fairness Act will provide benefit increases to more than 3 million individuals. But it’s uncertain when they will see that money.

The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for some public workers who also receive pensions.

Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation that’s set for a final vote in the Senate.

The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer began the process on Thursday for a final vote on the bill, known as the Social Security Fairness Act.

Social Security beneficiaries will soon experience a welcome change when benefits climb due to a cost-of-living adjustment.

Certain rules that reduce pensioners’ Social Security benefits have been in place for decades. Some Washington lawmakers are voting to change that.

The House is expected to try next week to pass a Social Security-related bill to ensure benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions.