Public workers waited 40 years for law to boost Social Security. Now, they wait for payout
It took 40 years for Congress to pass a law to boost Social Security for public workers. Now, SSA says they must wait at least a year for the money.
Social Security Payments: Millions May Not Receive Boost For Over A Year
Callers to the SSA hear a message about the Social Security Fairness Act, intended to reduce long and frustrating wait times for those seeking information on the new law. However, more than 7,000 people per day still choose to wait for a live representative, leading to a backlog that is expected to grow in the coming weeks and months.
Higher Social Security Benefits Under New Law Delayed—How Long Will You Have To Wait?
Retirees looking forward to increased benefits because of the Social Security Fairness Act may now have to wait more than one year due to reduced funding for the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Social Security boost may not come for more than a year for many Americans
The Social Security Fairness Act is adding to the workload of a federal agency already short on staff, it says in urging patience.
Florida Sees Drop in Supplemental Social Security Payments for Kids
The amount Florida's spending on supplemental security payments for children dropped despite an increase in the number of recipients.
Over 3 million Social Security Fairness Act beneficiaries may wait more than a year for higher payments, agency says
The Social Security Fairness Act will provide benefit increases to more than 3 million individuals. But it's uncertain when they will see that money.
Social Security February direct payment worth $967 goes out in three days
February’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in three days. The next SSI payments are scheduled to be distributed on Friday, Jan. 31. SSI payments are given to people living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income, according to the Social Security Administration.
Over 3 million on Social Security may wait more than a year for higher payments
More than 3.2 million people will see increased Social Security benefits, under a new law. However, individuals who are affected may have to wait more than a year before they see the extra money that’s due to them from the Social Security Fairness Act,
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Social Security Fairness Act’s boosted payments may be a year away
Social Security beneficiaries who stood to see a boost in payouts as the result of a law approved earlier this month may have to wait a little longer than expected for higher payments.
Are You Taking Social Security and Worried About the Federal Funding Freeze? Here's What You Need to Know.
A freeze warning rocked the U.S. this week. And it had nothing to do with the weather. On Monday, the Trump administration ...
Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Already Falling Short
Thankfully, Social Security benefits are raised automatically nearly every year to help them compensate for inflation.
Will Social Security, Medicare payments be delayed? What we know about Trump’s federal funding freeze
President Donald Trump’s pause on federal grants and loans has agencies and individuals scrambling as the fallout continues.
Are You Eligible for the 2025 Maximum Social Security Benefits? Find Out Now
The year you were born, how much you've worked, and the year you claim your benefits determine how much you receive, but very ...
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Delaware County man indicted for Social Security fraud
United States Attorney Carla Freedman and Amy Connelly, Special Agent in Charge of the Social Security Administration, Office ...
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Chuck Borges Appointed CDO at Social Security Administration
Find out more about Chuck Borges and his work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Navy.
Why February’s Supplemental Security Income checks are coming early
If you receive Supplemental Security Income from the Social Security Administration, you know the last two payments have been ...