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Social Security Staff Cuts Have Harmed Service Delivery in Every State

July 4, 2026

Since taking charge of the federal government a year and half ago, the Trump Administration has booted out more than 8,000 Social Security workers, according to data from the Office of Personnel Management of the federal government. Currently the Social Security Administration has fewer employees than at any time since 1967 (nearly 60 years ago)

With a Smaller Workforce, Social Security Rolls Out Nationwide System to Manage Caseload

February 6, 2026

Next month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will start rolling out nationwide systems that affect how the agency schedules appointments for initial claims for disability benefits. The new systems are an attempt to cope with a demanding workload as the number of SSA employees has been severely reduced. On March 7, the SSA will launch

Your Disability Hearing Is Scheduled—Now What? (Part 2)

September 2, 2025

Your disability hearing is one of the most important parts of the disability benefits application process, because your testimony during the hearing can have a major effect on the outcome of your case. Being well-prepared for your hearing starts here. This article is a must-read for anyone who is applying for Social Security Disability benefits

Visiting a Social Security Office? You Must Do This First

January 4, 2025

An in-person visit to a Social Security office can be important when you need personal assistance with complex situations, require help navigating paperwork, have questions that can’t be easily answered over the phone, or need to provide original documents that cannot be submitted electronically. This is especially true if you’re dealing with a significant life change

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