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Social Security Updates Disability and Appeals Policy Instructions
SSA updated six Program Operations Manual System instructions on 10/28/2026, clarifying disability work-adjustment rules and making the pandemic-era electronic non-medical appeals process permanent.
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Social Security Administration Redesigns Fully Favorable Disability Hearing Decisions
The Social Security Administration has redesigned decision documents for certain fully favorable disability decisions at the hearing level, with details available on its advocates page.
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Social Security Administration Says Florida Office Status Has Changed
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Florida has changed, and points customers to online services instead of in-person visits.
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Social Security Administration Tells Texans to Check Office Status Online Before Visiting
The agency says the operational status of Texas offices, card centers and hearing offices has changed but gave no reason, no list of affected sites and no timeline.
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Social Security Administration Says Operational Status of Arizona Offices Has Changed
The agency is directing the public to check the status of their nearest office, card center or hearing office online before visiting, saying a trip may not be necessary.
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Social Security Administration Says New York Office Status Has Changed, Urges Online Services
SSA alerts recipients that the operational status of a New York office, card center or hearing office has changed, and points users to online tools for benefits, records and account changes.
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Social Security Administration Says Texas Office Status Has Changed
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Texas has changed, and points customers to online services instead of in-person visits.
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Social Security Administration Says Operational Status of Oklahoma Offices Has Changed
The agency is directing the public to check the status of their local office, card center or hearing office before visiting, and points to online services for much of its business.
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Social Security Administration Says Operational Status Has Changed at North Carolina Offices
The agency did not say why the status changed or which locations are affected, and is directing the public to check before visiting and to use online services for most business.
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Social Security Administration Highlights Five Resources for Disability Benefit Applicants
The Social Security Administration points applicants to five resources to help them navigate disability benefits, noting the process can feel overwhelming for those facing serious medical conditions.
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Social Security Administration Alerts Californians to Changed Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in California has changed, and urges people to check online before visiting.
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Social Security Administration Says Operational Status Has Changed at Arizona Offices
The agency told the public to check the status of their local office, card center or hearing office before visiting, and said many services can be handled online instead.
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Mississippi Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Mississippi has changed, and points users to online services.
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Social Security Administration Tells Massachusetts Customers Office Status Has Changed
The agency says customers should check the status of their local office, card center or hearing office before visiting, and that many tasks can be done online.
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Social Security Administration Says North Carolina Office Status Has Changed
The agency did not specify the reason for the change or which locations are affected, and is directing beneficiaries to check before travelling and to use online services.
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Social Security Administration Tells Washington, D.C. Residents Local Office Status Has Changed
The agency is directing the public to check the status of their local office, card center or hearing office online before visiting, and says much of its business can be handled online instead.
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Social Security Administration Says Operational Status Has Changed at Minnesota Offices
The agency is directing the public to check the status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices before visiting, and says most business can be handled online.
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Social Security Administration Tells Connecticut Residents to Check Office Status Before Visiting
The agency says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in the state has changed and points residents to online services instead.
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Social Security Administration Says Operational Status Has Changed at Its American Samoa Offices
The agency did not give a reason for the change or say when normal service might resume, and is directing the public to check office status online before visiting.
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Social Security Administration Tells Illinois Residents to Check Office Status Before Visiting
The agency says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Illinois has changed, but did not give a reason or say how long the change will last.
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Social Security Administration Tells New York Customers to Check Office Status Before Visiting
The agency says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in New York has changed, and that much business can be done online instead.
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Social Security Administration Tells South Carolina Residents to Check Office Status Before Visiting
The agency says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in the state has changed, but has not said what the change is or which locations are affected.
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Social Security Administration Tells Missouri Residents to Check Local Office Status Before Visiting
The agency says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Missouri has changed, but has not said why or which locations are affected.
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Social Security Administration Says Operational Status Has Changed at Mississippi Offices
The agency is directing the public to check the status of their local office, card center or hearing office online before visiting, saying many services can be handled digitally.
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Social Security Administration Says Operational Status Has Changed at New Mexico Offices
The agency did not specify the nature of the change or which locations are affected, and is directing recipients to check their office's status before visiting.
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Social Security Administration Reports Operational Status Change at Guam Offices
The agency did not specify the nature of the change or which facilities are affected, and directs the public to check the current status online before visiting.
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Social Security Administration Says Operational Status Has Changed at Alaska Offices
The agency directs the public to check the status of their local office, card center or hearing office online before making a trip.
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Social Security Administration Says Operational Status of Florida Offices Has Changed
The agency did not say which Florida offices, card centers or hearing offices are affected, or why, and is directing the public to check status before visiting and to handle business online.
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Social Security Administration Tells Wisconsin Residents to Check Office Status Before Visiting
The agency says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Wisconsin has changed, and points residents to online services for benefits, applications and account management.
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Social Security Administration Alerts Californians to Changed Office Status
SSA says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in California has changed, and points recipients to online services for benefits, records and account tasks.
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