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BALTIMORE, MD — The Social Security Administration reported lower improper payments and a series of operational changes in the Supplemental Security Income program as it released its 2026 annual report …
SSA Reports Lower Improper Payments in SSI Program Overhaul Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has significantly expanded access to its ABLE savings program, allowing thousands more residents with disabilities to build tax-advantaged savings without jeopardizing critical public benefits.
PA Expands ABLE Savings Eligibility, Opening Tax-Free Accounts to Millions More 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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has unveiled updates to its identity verification policies, aimed at safeguarding millions of Social Security records and ensuring the secure administration of …
Stronger Rules, Safer Benefits: How the SSA is Fighting Fraud and Protecting Your Identity Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially resumed debt collection activities through the Treasury Offset Program (TOP), a move aimed at recovering billions in overpayments while reaffirming …
Social Security Cracks Down! $2.7 Billion Debt Collection Resumes, Impacting Thousands Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a policy adjustment that will increase the default overpayment withholding rate for Social Security beneficiaries to 100 percent of an …
Social Security Tightens Overpayment Rules, Billions at Stake for Beneficiaries Read More