Summary
An internal Social Security Administration memo from March 13 reveals plans to require internet identity verification for phone benefit claims, forcing those unable to use online systems to visit physical offices.
The memo, authored by acting Deputy Commissioner Doris Diaz, estimates 75,000-85,000 people would need in-person visits despite month-long wait times and office closures.
This change would severely impact the 40% of beneficiaries who rely on phone service.
Meanwhile, the agency is cutting 7,000 employees (12% of staff) and closing offices. The memo acknowledges these changes will cause “service disruption,” “operational strain,” and “budget shortfalls.”
An unsustainable system that has been in use since 1937?
I don’t think you know the meaning of words.
Righties are masters of hypocrisy and doublethink
As a firm believer of Market Socialism, I don’t really consider myself right wing.
Yes
The reason why Social Security is unsustainable is because population growth is slowing down. In a few decades from now, there will be more old people than young people.
Even with the current demographic situation, people are getting less than what they pay in.
It is expected to start creating deficits in 2037.
Singapore’s CPF meanwhile is sustainable although Social Security is not unfixable either.