Social Security

There is an ongoing debate about privatizing Social Security, with some advocating for individual ownership and market-based approaches, while others support maintaining its current structure.

Starting April 14, 2025, new identity verification processes by the Social Security Administration (SSA) require in-person verification for certain recipients who cannot use the SSA's online portal.

In 2025, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who qualify for a waiver under the Campos v. Kijakazi settlement will likely receive them by this summer.

Effective March 27, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reinstates the 100 percent policy to recover overpayments, reverting from the previous 10 percent withholding rate established in early 2024.

Americans can agree on one thing: Social Security benefits should not only be preserved but strengthened - even if that means they must pay more to address the program's long-term financing gap.

The Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law on January 6, 2025, by President Biden. The bill will boost monthly Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million people.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially released its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) figures for 2025.

Proponents of raising retirement age argue that it would help address the Social Security deficit. Opponents say there are better ways to fix the program. Most Americans, polls show, are against raising the retirement age.

Keeping track and making sense of government policies and presidential candidates’ promises can be daunting during any election year. This year is no exception.