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disability-benefits
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winnipegfreepress.comfinance27 days ago
Social Security Administration cut 7,100 jobs and six regional offices in 2025
The agency reduced its workforce by more than 13 percent, closed six of ten regional offices, and removed customer-service performance data from its public website. Advocates interviewed for a March 2026 report described longer phone waits, appointment-only field offices, and aut…
Fox Newspolitics37 days ago
Mail ad in Texas primary criticizes veteran candidate's disability rating
A political action committee aligned with one candidate in a Texas congressional primary sent mailers that question another candidate's use of a 100 percent military disability rating. Veterans have condemned the timing and content of the ads.
washingtonpost.comworld39 days ago
Social Security Disability Benefits Face Limited Garnishment Risks
Federal law protects most SSDI and SSI payments from private creditors, but certain government debts can still lead to offsets. Recipients who mix funds in bank accounts or face lawsuits may encounter temporary complications.
The Independentpolitics45 days ago
DWP to Set Minimum Three-Year PIP Reviews for New Claims, With Five-Year Reviews at Next Assessment
The Department for Work and Pensions is introducing longer review periods for most new Personal Independence Payment awards while treating younger claimants differently. Disability minister Sir Stephen Timms is conducting a broader review of the benefit. Charities criticised the…
fastcompany.comworld53 days ago
SSA Cuts 7,000 Jobs and Centralizes Operations as Disability Claims Processing Time Drops 40%
The Social Security Administration reduced staffing to its lowest level since the late 1960s while serving 75 million beneficiaries. Field offices face consolidation and new national systems as Commissioner Frank Bisignano pursues automation goals. Employee satisfaction plunged a…
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