The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently introduced new measures to combat fraud related to direct deposit changes. Initially, the SSA mandated that beneficiaries could no longer verify their ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is changing how you apply for new benefits and update your direct deposit information. After some pushback, the timeline for implementing the changes has been ...

The Social Security Administration is changing policies to strengthen its identity verification policies, including how people confirm direct deposit information. The stronger identity proofing ...

The Social Security Administration said Wednesday it is eliminating telephone service for direct-deposit account transactions. The agency said the move is meant to eliminate the risk of fraud ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has begun requiring a single-use personal identification number (PIN) as part of a new multi-factor verification process for beneficiaries wishing to change ...

The agency said in a recent regulatory filing that the identification pin had been made optional for those wishing to change direct deposit information over the phone. Internal policy says they’re ...

A recent change by the Social Security Administration will make it easier for tens of millions of people to access their personal information. In a blog post, SSA said it is expanding its online ...

The Social Security Administration will transition to entirely digital payments by September 30, 2025. Recipients currently receiving paper checks must set up direct deposit with a bank account. The ...