The agency currently has a backlog of approximately 575,000 applications thanks to a prior policy involved in the application process.

The SSA recorded 3,084 Texas babies given the name Liam and 2,396 named Noah. Among girls, 1,757 were named Olivia and 1,754 were named Emma.

A second amendment came on April 14, when the SSA announced that anyone wishing to apply for Social Security or make account changes over the phone could do so. However, new technology will scan for signs of possible fraud. If your account is flagged, you may still need to visit a field office. That's where things stand for the time being.

Wrongful inclusion in the Social Security death master file can have devastating consequences. Learn what this database is, how it's being used in unprecedented ways by the second Trump administration,

Experts in the field have been making predictions for the 2026 COLA since the beginning of this year, and an initial prediction of a 2.1% bump next year has been followed by a sli

To that end, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is going after overpayments more aggressively. In March, it announced plans to withhold 100% of benefits, if needed, to recoup overpaid funds. Previously, that withholding rate had been capped at 10%.

Financial concerns weigh heavily during this period, as Social Security benefits alone often fall short of covering living expenses comfortably. Many retirees rely on their savings and investments — such as 401(k)s and IRAs (Individual Retirement Accounts) — to bridge the gap and ensure financial stability.

Millions of Americans, especially seniors and those with disabilities, rely on Social Security benefits. However, recent staffing cuts and operational challenges within the Social Security Administration (SSA) have sparked fears of delayed payments and disrupted services.