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Arjun Mody sworn in as Deputy Commissioner of Social Security - WBIW

BALTIMORE, MD — Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano welcomed Arjun Mody to his new role as Deputy Commissioner of Social Security for the...

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January 7, 2026 at 3:37 PM

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“Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments generally are not payable for months during which you’re imprisoned for committing a crime.”

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How People Can Lose 100% of Their Social Security Payments

Social Security payments are suspended when someone is imprisoned for committing a crime and may not automatically resume upon release.

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January 5, 2026 at 9:04 PM

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Full List of New Social Security Rules Taking Effect This Month

Some of the changes arrive courtesy of inflation adjustments, but your exact benefit amount could vary.

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January 2, 2026 at 8:42 PM

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Social Security, IRS will stay open on extra holidays Trump granted to most federal employees

SSA is looking for volunteers to keep working on Dec. 24 and Dec. 26. A former SSA executive says it’s unusual for the agency to remain open on these days.

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December 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM

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Social Security: What to expect in 2026

The updates span benefit increases, Medicare costs, tax rules, and earnings limits.

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December 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM

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Social Security changes on the table as House bills advance: New retirement age terms, more ID theft services

How the Social Security Administration describes retirement claiming ages and handles certain identity theft cases may be poised to change.

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December 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM

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SSA aims to halve the number of people who go to field offices next year. On average, more than 31 million people visit the offices & the agency's goal is to slash that figure to 15 million.

Some beneficiaries who are less tech savvy could struggle, experts say.

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Social Security warning issued by senator as agency pushes 2026 change

Senator Elizabeth Warren is concerned about the Social Security Administration’s efforts to reduce field office visits in 2026.

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December 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM

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Commissioner Bisignano Sends End of Year Letter to Congress | SSA

With the close of Fiscal Year 2025, Commissioner Frank Bisignano sent an update to Congress on the tremendous progress being made at the Social Security Administration (SSA). President Trump’s pledge…

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November 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM

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Social Security not planning major disability overhaul amid criticism

A reported plan would've reduced the number of people who qualified for disability, panicking advocates.

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November 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM

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Social Security Eyes Changes to Disability Rules

Study says new rules could curtail eligibility

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November 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM

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Social Security sets its 2026 COLA increase at 2.8%. Here's what that means for your benefits.

Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment is aimed at helping the program's 75 million beneficiaries keep pace with inflation.

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October 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM

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Social Security workers say the shutdown has them unable to help with benefit letters

Employees at Social Security field offices say the government shutdown has left them unable to carry out an important service: help recipients with benefit verification letters.

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October 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM

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Trump administration ends support for disabled Americans facing homelessness

The cutback is the latest in a series of hits to the poorest Americans from the White House.

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October 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM

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US government shutdown delays 2026 Social Security COLA announcement

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October 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM

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The White House has denied there will be any changes to disability determinations processes for certain Social Security welfare benefits.

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White House responds to Social Security change report

The Trump administration is reportedly weighing up a proposal to remove age as a factor in determining a person’s ability to work.

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October 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM

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Social Security chief to be IRS CEO

Frank Bisignano, who runs the Social Security Administration, will now also head up the IRS.

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October 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM

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How would a government shutdown affect Social Security recipients?

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September 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM

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A Diminished Social Security Work Force, and Its Customers, Feel the Strain

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September 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM

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Social Security chief walks back remark on raising retirement agehttps://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5513369-social-security-retirement-age/

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September 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM

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Updating Social Security Disability

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is preparing a proposed rule that could significantly reshape how disability eligibility is determined for two major…

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September 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM

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Retirement is about to have a 'different set of rules,' says Trump's social security chief, warning 'everything' is on the table | Fortune

With Social Security projected to be insolvent by 2032, Commissioner Frank Bisignano says options like raising the retirement age are on the table for U.S. retirees.

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September 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM

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Social Security Administration rejects whistleblower claims of security lapses

The Social Security Administration told Sen. Mike Crapo its Numident database remains secure, rejecting whistleblower claims tied to DOGE.

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September 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM

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SSA has addressed complaints that the disability Work Activity Report [form SSA-821-BK] was too difficult to complete.

A copy of the new SSA-821-BK Work Activity Report can be found online @ www.ssa.gov/forms/ssa-82...

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September 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM