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The Washington Examiner
The Department of Government Efficiency has been tasked with cutting waste in the federal government, including several leases, but DOGE has recalibrated parts of its plans for the Social Security offices.
As part of cuts to government leases on buildings, DOGE had previously boasted about the 47 Social Security office properties it aimed to cut, but now the government site only lists 23 Social Security offices set to have their leases terminated. In a statement to NOTUS, a DOGE spokesperson they were "adjusting" their approach where "current space remains the most suitable option."
The changes to the number of Social Security offices having their leases terminated come as the agency has outlined how it will modify identity checks, removing the option to do so over the phone. The remaining options for beneficiaries will be in-person at a Social Security option or online by making a "My Social Security" account.
When will SSA need to confirm your ID
The Social Security Administration said identity checks will occur whenever a person is claiming benefits or changes his or her direct deposit information.
Going forward identity verification will occur either online by creating and using a "My Social Security" account, or by going to a Social Security office to verify identity in-person. The Social Security Administration has an office locator on its website.
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The Washington Examiner
The Department of Government Efficiency has been tasked with cutting waste in the federal government, including several leases, but DOGE has recalibrated parts of its plans for the Social Security offices.
As part of cuts to government leases on buildings, DOGE had previously boasted about the 47 Social Security office properties it aimed to cut, but now the government site only lists 23 Social Security offices set to have their leases terminated. In a statement to NOTUS, a DOGE spokesperson they were "adjusting" their approach where "current space remains the most suitable option."
The changes to the number of Social Security offices having their leases terminated come as the agency has outlined how it will modify identity checks, removing the option to do so over the phone. The remaining options for beneficiaries will be in-person at a Social Security option or online by making a "My Social Security" account.
When will SSA need to confirm your ID
The Social Security Administration said identity checks will occur whenever a person is claiming benefits or changes his or her direct deposit information.
Going forward identity verification will occur either online by creating and using a "My Social Security" account, or by going to a Social Security office to verify identity in-person. The Social Security Administration has an office locator on its website.
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