DOGE, Social Security

Here's what to know about the claim DOGE is closing 47 Social Security offices
In March 2025, a rumor spread that U.S. President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency was closing 47 Social Security Administration offices across the country. The claim surfaced after Trump tasked DOGE at the beginning of his second term with shrinking the size of the federal workforce to make it more "efficient and effective.
Kokua Line: Will Social Security have phone service?
Question: Auwe! You already can’t walk into the Social Security office (appointment needed) and now they are going to limit phone calls? This is getting ridiculous!
These Are the 10 DOGE Operatives Inside the Social Security Administration
The team working at the Social Security Administration appears to be among the largest DOGE units deployed to any government agency.
It's unclear how much DOGE tried to cut Social Security phone services
The news was quickly picked up and shared in other news outlets and on social media, and Snopes readers searched the site to find out if it was true.
Social Security Cuts: Critical benefits at risk for millions
A combination of staff cuts, office closures, and outdated systems could lead to significant frustration for Social Security recipients and future benefits.
Social Security Administration: Reports of phone service elimination ‘inaccurate’
The Social Security Administration is increasing its protection against fraud by eliminating the risk of fraud associated with changing bank account information by telephone, and requiring people
Should You Claim Social Security Early Because Of DOGE Cuts To SSA?
Should you claim Social Security early because of the DOGE-driven cuts and administrative chaos at Social Security?

Social Security, Trump

Bad news for $2,200 flat Social Security checks? Clarifying their official status
There have been claims online that the Social Security Administration is preparing to issue benefits recipients with a flat ...
DOGE is flirting with the ‘third rail’ of American politics — errors could delay or disrupt benefits, a former top Social Security official says
The White House says that it won’t mess with Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits, but the loss of expertise ...
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New Social Security Change: SSA eliminates bank account changes by phone
In a bid to combat fraud, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is halting telephone services for direct-deposit account ...
Social Security will begin recouping overpayments to beneficiaries
If someone cannot afford full recovery of their overpayment, they can contact Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or their ...
Major Social Security Changes in March 2025—And How It Affects You
Learn about the sweeping changes to Social Security in March 2025, from major policy reforms impacting millions to heightened ...
10,000 Social Security Administration workers could accept buyout offer, former commissioner says
Roughly 10,000 workers could leave the agency as DOGE seeks to cull the federal workforce, ex-commissioner Martin O'Malley says.
Elon Musk and Social Security: Billionaire continues to focus on SSA in cost-cutting talks
Among the alleged fraud Musk is trying to sniff out, he repeatedly raised his concerns over the Social Security ...