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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new executive order will require federal agencies to verify voter citizenship and tighten controls on mail-in ballots, introducing new data-sharing systems and enforcement priorities aimed at …
New Federal Order Targets Voter Eligibility, Mail Ballots Read More
BALTIMORE, MD — Federal officials announced that the Social Security Administration will take direct control of medical disability eligibility reviews nationwide, shifting the work from state agencies to a centralized …
Disability Benefit Reviews Shift to Federal Processing Read More
What This Means for You Faster Service: Many common Social Security tasks can be handled online at any time instead of waiting on the phone or visiting an office. Account …
More Than 100 Million Americans Now Have My Social Security Accounts, Agency Says Read More 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