People who are flagged by this new system will still be required to undergo an in-person ID proofing check.
There will be no disruptions to service, the government claimed.
The agency subsequently backtracked slightly, claiming it would maintain phone services for retirees with disabilities.
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Recent protest movementsspecifically theHands Off protestslinked DOGEs influence and the newly created dysfunction at the agency.
Earlier this year, DOGE announced lease terminations for dozens of SSA field offices across the country.
Critics maintain that changes ushered in under DOGE still pose a threat to the retirement systems integrity.
And last week, many retirees werewrongly informedthey would no longer receive benefits.
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