Senators Demand Transparency on Plan to Close Social Security Offices
Senate Democrats and Independent Senator Bernie Sanders have voiced their concerns to the Trump administration regarding reports that the Social Security Administration (SSA) plans to drastically cut field office visits. The senators expressed worries that these efforts, which aim to reduce in-person visits by 15 million annually, might hinder Americans’ access to necessary services. They are particularly concerned about the impact on beneficiaries already facing long wait times, potentially pushing them towards unreliable online resources or customer service “doom-loops.” The senators are requesting further details from the SSA about the plan’s implementation, alternative service provisions, and its anticipated effects on current service delays.
John Q. Hosedrinker