Social Security Payments Threatened by Musk’s DOGE Initiative
Leadership upheaval at the Social Security Administration (SSA), stemming from the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) cost-cutting measures, has resulted in multiple resignations and the placement of acting commissioners on administrative leave. These actions, coupled with an early buyout offer to employees, threaten to significantly impact the timely processing of new benefit claims, particularly for disability and survivor benefits. Office closures, potentially impacting access to crucial in-person services, further exacerbate concerns about service delays and benefit denials. Experts warn that these changes jeopardize a vital social safety net, with the most significant impacts likely felt by those applying for new benefits.
John Q. Hosedrinker