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BALTIMORE, MD — The Social Security Administration is reporting sweeping gains in customer service and operational performance, as agency leaders detailed a technology-driven overhaul they say is transforming how Americans …
Social Security Claims Break Records as Service Overhaul Delivers Faster Help Read More BALTIMORE, MD — Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano met on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, with members of the Social Security Advisory Board to outline what the agency called …
SSA Claims Faster Service, Fewer Backlogs as Commissioner Briefs Advisory Board Read More BALTIMORE, MD — After years of complaints about endless hold times and clogged field offices, a new independent audit suggests the Social Security Administration pulled off a dramatic — and …
From 30 Minutes to 7: Inside Social Security’s Quiet Service Turnaround Read More BALTIMORE, MD — The Social Security Administration is touting what it describes as one of the most dramatic operational turnarounds in years, reporting major gains in customer service, backlog reduction, …
SSA’s Stunning Year-End Shakeup: What’s Behind the Agency’s Rapid Turnaround? Read More
Social Security is a cornerstone of retirement planning for millions of Americans. But with so much information floating around, it’s easy to get confused about how the program really works. …
Three Social Security Myths: What You Need to Know Read More
BALTIMORE, MD — The Social Security Administration announced that benefits for 75 million Americans will rise by 2.8 percent in 2026, reflecting the latest cost-of-living adjustment tied to inflation. The …
Social Security Announces 2.8% Benefit Increase for 2026 Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration has added 13 new conditions to its Compassionate Allowances list, a program designed to fast-track disability claims for individuals with the most severe …
SSA Expands Compassionate Allowances List to Speed Disability Claims Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced significant improvements in customer service outcomes, crediting enhanced technology and streamlined processes under the leadership of Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano.
Social Security Administration Reports Major Service Gains Under Modernization Push Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced substantial advancements in its efforts to improve customer service and modernize operations, marking a critical turning point for one of …
Social Security Administration Reports Major Gains in Service and Efficiency Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Board of Trustees has released its 2025 annual report, revealing that the combined reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) and Disability Insurance …
Social Security Trust Funds Face Depletion by 2034, Trustees Report Read More