Starting April 14, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will implement anti-fraud checks on all telephone claims, potentially flagging 70,000 cases each year. Critics, including advocates for seniors and the disabled, argue that these checks create unnecessary barriers to essential services. With 50 million Americans relying on SSA benefits, including retirement and disability, the new in-person verification process adds challenges, particularly for individuals in rural areas. The lengthy appointment process and inability to schedule online exacerbate these issues, with average wait times for support reaching up to two and a half hours. Advocacy groups have filed legal challenges in response.
The Social Security Administration's new anti-fraud checks on telephone claims have been criticized as barriers to access for seniors and disabled individuals.
Advocates argue that the new verification requirements will add burdens to those qualifying for benefits, particularly for rural Americans.
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