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SSA Audit Uncovers Potential Duplicate Social Security Numbers for 420 Infants

9 Sep 2026 2:05 p.m. · Source: Social Security Administration

A recent audit found 420 infants potentially received multiple Social Security numbers via the SSA's Enumeration at Birth program, raising concerns about benefit payment integrity. The SSA has agreed to review these cases.

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