Do you need to visit a SSA office in person or can you contact them online or by phone? The rules have changed.

Starting April 14, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will implement new identity verification procedures to combat ...

The Social Security Administration is taking proactive steps to enhance the security of its services by implementing stronger identity verification procedures. The updated measures will further ...

The updated measures will further safeguard Social Security records and benefits against fraudulent activity.

The issue is the adoption of more strict procedures to protect your identity. Are they workable? Visit or online: Individuals with a My Social Security online account could claim benefits online ...

The Social Security Administration is set to implement "stronger identity verification procedures" soon, which will require ...

On March 31, beneficiaries will no longer be able to verify their identities on the phone with the Social Security Administration.

The Social Security Administration is set to implement "stronger identity verification procedures" soon, which will require millions of people to visit agency field offices in person instead of ...

To better protect from fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration announced it’ll be implementing “stronger identity verification procedures,” including requiring millions of ...

Many new and existing Social Security beneficiaries will be able to verify their identities only by using an online system or going to a Social Security office.