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Social Security
No, Social Security recipients won’t get a bonus payment in August
Social Security
No, Social Security recipients won’t receive a bonus payment in August
Supplemental Security Income recipients will get a second payment in August. But it’s an advance for September – not a bonus payment.
Social Security
No, SSI and SSDI recipients aren’t getting $2,000 debit cards
The false claims, which the Social Security Administration debunked, stem from unreliable websites that publish clickbait headlines.
Social Security
Articles claiming SSI and SSDI recipients will be getting $2,000 debit cards are false
The false claims, which the Social Security Administration debunked, stem from unreliable websites that publish clickbait headlines.
Social Security
Yes, it’s safe to use Login.gov to access Social Security accounts online
VERIFY readers asked if notifications about setting up accounts with a new website to access their Social Security accounts were legitimate.
Social Security
Yes, it’s safe to use Login.gov to access Social Security accounts online
Social Security recipients must update online login to access benefit, payment info. Login.gov and ID.me are legit and will be the only ways to log into my Social Se
Project 2025
Does Project 2025 want to eliminate Social Security benefits?
Project 2025 doesn’t propose ending Social Security retirement and disability benefits. But the Heritage Foundation has proposed some changes to the program.
Social Security
No, Project 2025 doesn’t propose eliminating Social Security benefits
Contrary to online claims, Project 2025 doesn’t call for ending Social Security benefits. But the Heritage Foundation has advocated for changes to the program.
Social Security
No, undocumented immigrants aren’t eligible for Social Security and Medicare
Former President Trump suggested during a debate that people in the U.S. illegally are eligible for Social Security and Medicare benefits. That’s false.
Social Security
Yes, the federal government borrows Social Security funds
The federal government does borrow money from Social Security, but it’s required to pay back the money with interest.
Social Security
No, Social Security recipients are not getting a $600 monthly payment increase
The claims, which were debunked by the Social Security Administration, spread via clickbait headlines from unreliable sources.
Social Security
No, Social Security recipients are not getting a $600 monthly payment increase
Articles about a $638 Social Security monthly payment increase are not true. Here’s where the false claims are coming from
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