Tag: government_benefits
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Social Security Administration Promises "Less Waiting, More Living" in Service Push
The Social Security Administration says it is delivering better service so customers can spend more time on family, friends and travel, in a blog post titled "More Time for What Matters."
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Social Security Administration Highlights FY 2026 Progress and Accomplishments
The Social Security Administration has shared its progress and accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2026, pointing the public to its advocates page for further details.
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Social Security Explains Benefits for Surviving Spouses
Social Security Administration blog post addresses benefits for surviving spouses, following an earlier entry on divorce, and points readers to a personal my Social Security account.
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Social Security Administration Says Operational Status of Iowa Offices Has Changed
The agency is directing customers to check their local office's status online before visiting and says most business can be handled through its website.
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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 Updates Child Disability and Title II Notice Policies
SSA updates POMS guidance on childhood disability reconsideration claims and adds a publications page for Title II postentitlement notices under its Title 2 Redesign cost savings push.
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Social Security Administration Releases October 2026 Monthly Information Package
The Social Security Administration has published its October 2026 Monthly Information Package, offering ready-to-share articles to help organizations educate communities about Social Security programs, services and resources.
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Social Security Administration to Retire Lockbox Service for Programmatic Remittances
SSA issues emergency message EM-26035 announcing the upcoming retirement of its lockbox service for programmatic remittances, with one-time-only instructions for technicians.
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Social Security Administration Introduces Online Wage Reporting for Beneficiaries
The Social Security Administration now offers online wage reporting for August through "my" Social Security accounts. This new feature benefits SSDI and SSI recipients, and their representatives, streamlining the reporting process for beneficiaries.
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IRS Introduces Digitally Authenticated Tax Compliance Report
The IRS has launched a new digitally authenticated Tax Compliance Report, available through Individual Online Accounts. This secure report simplifies sharing tax compliance information for jobs, loans, and benefits, featuring a digital certificate for authenticity and privacy protection.
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FinCEN Renews Minnesota Fraud Targeting Order to Combat Billions in Diverted Funds
FinCEN has renewed its Geographic Targeting Order in Minnesota to combat extensive fraud schemes. This measure aims to protect taxpayers by identifying and recovering billions in state and federal funds fraudulently diverted, including money laundered overseas.
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Treasury Renews Order to Combat Minnesota Fraud, Target Overseas Money Laundering
FinCEN renewed its Geographic Targeting Order in Minnesota to combat extensive fraud diverting billions in state and federal aid. The order requires enhanced reporting on international money transfers over $3,000 from Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, aiming to recover taxpayer dollars…
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Lynn Man Sentenced for Stolen Social Security Benefits and False Statements
A Lynn man received a federal sentence for illegally collecting over $67,000 in Social Security and COVID relief funds intended for a deceased beneficiary. He also submitted false reports to the SSA.
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SSA OIG Reports Multiple Convictions and Charges in Widespread Benefit Fraud Cases
The SSA OIG announced several cases of Social Security and government benefit fraud, involving deceased beneficiaries, identity theft, and concealed income, leading to charges, pleas, and sentencings across various locations.
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Direct Express Program Transitions to Fifth Third Bank for Federal Benefit Payments
The Direct Express program is transitioning its financial agent to Fifth Third Bank, effective May 18, 2026, for new enrollments. Existing Comerica Bank accounts will migrate in phases, with no immediate impact on current beneficiaries.
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