Social Security beneficiaries receiving payments in 2026 can expect about $56 more every month, a new tax deduction that will lower seniors' taxes, and modernization updates to the agency.

In Illinois, there are 47 Social Security Administration Office locations, many of which are in the Chicago area.

SSA is looking for volunteers to keep working on Dec. 24 and Dec. 26. A former SSA executive says it’s unusual for the agency to remain open on these days.

The statements, made in newly-released court filings, offer insight into how the government probed IRS data to fulfill the Trump administration's deportation agenda.

We know the problem is there, but we decide to ignore it, thinking that nothing will happen. We may even fool ourselves into ...

The federal government is looking to streamline its Social Security operations, and that means cutting down on the number of ...

ID.me will be used to verify Medicare beneficiaries online starting in 2026, according to releases from the companies.

The Social Security Administration plans to reduce in-person visits by 50% by fiscal year 2026, pushing users online. Learn ...

With the SSA cutting in-person visits, going online is essential. Our guide walks you through setting up your account, using ...

Four senators are asking Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano to address their concerns with a reported agency goal to cut the number of field office visits in half in the coming year. Nextgov ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration is hoping to cut visits to its field offices in half next year, a move that advocates for the agency fear signals more closures are coming. US ...