Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients

[SKY]

This is not good news. But there has not been any good news for SS and Medicare since January........

Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients

In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures — which will require millions of recipients and applicants to visit agency field offices rather than interact with the agency over the phone.

apnews.com

 

[NanSanPedro]

I don't see the big deal in this.

Beginning March 31st, people will no longer be able to verify their identity to the SSA over the phone and those who cannot properly verify their identity over the agency’s “my Social Security” online service, will be required to visit an agency field office in person to complete the verification process, agency leadership told reporters Tuesday.

 

[SKY]

I don't see the big deal in this.

It clicks in if you want to change your Direct Deposit bank or switch to Direct
Express from the bank or vice versa. You have to go to a SS office. Also many are closed now and the ones open are packed with short staffs due to Musk. And it won't get better...........

 

[NanSanPedro]

It clicks in if you want to change your Direct Deposit bank or switch to Direct
Express from the bank or vice versa. You have to go to a SS office. Also many are closed now and the ones open are packed with short staffs due to Musk. And it won't get better...........

those who cannot properly verify their identity over the agency’s “my Social Security” online service, will be required to visit an agency field office in person to complete the verification process, agency leadership told reporters Tuesday.

 

[SKY]

those who cannot properly verify their identity over the agency’s “my Social Security” online service, will be required to visit an agency field office in person to complete the verification process, agency leadership told reporters Tuesday.

Your right but this is what I saw.

In addition to the identity verification change, the agency announced that it plans to expedite processing of recipients’ direct deposit change requests – both in person and online – to one business day. Previously, online direct deposit changes were held for 30 days

 

[JD Jones]

I'm glad I did my "My Social Security" online check-in long ago.

 

[keepcoming]

With the SS website you have an option to sign in with "ID Me". When I set up my ID Me account, I had a brief 5-minute web call with someone who verified my identity.

 

[JD Jones]

Why did you choose ID.me over Login.gov?

 

[windeguy]

Good thread. All good for me at this time.

 

[Gadfly]

I heard this only affects new benefits applicants, or existing recipients wanting to change their method of receiving benefits (also mentioned in post 3)

 

[josh2203]

I don't see the big deal in this.

I'm not from the US but since for years, we do all this stuff including identification, new or existing customers, online. You can call the govt agency but unless you really want to ID yourself on the phone, you have to do that prior to calling and then call via the govt agency app.

 

[Manuel01]

This is not good news. But there has not been any good news for SS and Medicare since January........

Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients

In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures — which will require millions of recipients and applicants to visit agency field offices rather than interact with the agency over the phone.

apnews.com

If they manage to do this in embassy's or consulates abroad, i don't see this as such a big problem.

 

[windeguy]

If they manage to do this in embassy's or consulates abroad, i don't see this as such a big problem.

I'd rather fly to the USA than go to Santo Domingo if those were the options presented to me for verification.
Hopefully I will need none of that.

 

[SKY]

If they manage to do this in embassy's or consulates abroad, i don't see this as such a big problem.

Good luck on that one...........

 

[SKY]

This article is a lot clearer on this topic............

Attention Social Security beneficiaries: This is the change coming in March that will affect direct deposit and telephone service

The SSA ends the ability of beneficiaries to alter bank account information used for direct deposit over the phone, citing fraud concerns.

en.as.com

 

[keepcoming]

Why did you choose ID.me over Login.gov?

The ID.me can be used for some government state sites also. I actually needed it for some other websites.

 

[KyleMackey]

If they manage to do this in embassy's or consulates abroad, i don't see this as such a big problem.

The embassy in SDO has a FBU Federal Benefits Unit for SS matters like benefits application etc.

 

[SKY]

Social Security in-person identity checks opposed by advocates and retirees alike​

Social Security in-person identity checks opposed by advocates and retirees alike

The Social Security Administration’s plan to require in-person identity checks for millions of new and existing recipients has drawn ire from lawmakers, advocacy groups and program recipients who are concerned that the government is placing barriers in front of people seeking to access their benefit

apnews.com

 

[windeguy]

What are the new Social Security ID policies?
The new SSA ID policy includes a transition to requiring “stronger” identity proofing procedures for both benefit claims and direct deposit changes—identity proofing that can no longer happen over the phone for most beneficiaries of Social Security.
Recipients will instead have to verify their identity via an online account, but those who do not have an account will need to prove their identity “in-person” at an SSA field office. People can call 1-800-772-1213 to schedule an in-person appointment.
Per the SSA, “the updated measures will further safeguard Social Security records and benefits for millions of Americans against fraudulent activity.”

How to Prepare For the New Social Security ID Policy

The Social Security Administration has new identity proofing requirements coming into effect in April. What to know.

time.com

 

[Radical]

Nothing different from what SSA has been doing in the past.