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Social Security Administration modernization

The Social Security Administration's efforts to modernize its processes, including reducing in-person visits and expediting requests

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Jan 19, 2026
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How does the SSA’s identity verification process work for my Social Security accounts and what security safeguards are in place?

The Social Security Administration now relies on a two-track identity-proofing model: secure online verification through a personal my Social Security account using credential partners (Login.gov or I...

Feb 4, 2026

How would proposed 2024–2025 SSDI changes affect beneficiaries and application process?

Proposed and implemented raise monthly payments modestly through a roughly 2.5% COLA while loosening some work-disincentive thresholds—raising the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) and trial work per...