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Social Security Boosted, But Access Worries Rise

4/8/2025

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In April, Social Security beneficiaries can look forward to higher payments as provisions impacting public workers' benefits are repealed. However, the SSA's new policy to reclaim 100% of overpayments and stricter identity verification measures may force some applicants, particularly seniors and disabled individuals, to navigate in-person office visits, sparking worries about accessibility.

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Story summary

In April, Social Security beneficiaries can look forward to higher payments as provisions impacting public workers' benefits are repealed. However, the SSA's new policy to reclaim 100% of overpayments and stricter identity verification measures may force some applicants, particularly seniors and disabled individuals, to navigate in-person office visits, sparking worries about accessibility.