The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced updated program policy instructions on August 4, 2026, concerning its Gold Card Program. Emergency Message EM-26031 details the establishment of 16 new Classes of Admission (COA) for the program.
This update aims to inform technicians about these newly defined COAs, putting them in control of the latest policy changes. The SSA continues to encourage individuals to create a personal "my Social Security" account to discover their benefits digitally.