Dead marked as deceased haunt Social Security offices
SSA workers in upstate New York report cases where living individuals are recorded as dead, forcing staff to "resurrect" benefits. The issue ties to a broader agency overhaul under new leadership, with ripple effects on payments, addresses, and the ability of beneficiaries to access Medicare and other services.
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Poll shows rising doubt on Social Security survival
An AP NORC poll finds about 30 percent of Americans age 60 plus doubt Social Security will be there when needed, up from 20 percent in 2023. Confidence falls sharply among older Democrats, while older Republicans show rising assurance amid sweeping federal reforms and staffing cuts under a Republican administration.
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