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In reply to the discussion: Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients [View all]IzzaNuDay
(945 posts)88. This could potentially inconvenience women
For example, bring birth certificate, marriage license, divorce orders to prove your name. Like that proposed SAVE act .
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Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients [View all]
Eugene
Mar 18
OP
About the same for me. Since it took weeks just to get a phone call appointment in 2015, not sure if/when I can get in.
Attilatheblond
Mar 18
#33
For an appointment... same here.The phone support was some of the best I've ever had.
Ellipsis
Mar 18
#42
Oh he's investigating abuse, as in how to do as much abuse as he can get away with.
IronLionZion
Mar 19
#75
Yes, I thought the same thing. They've been doing this shit for years. They are so practiced at this kind of rhetoric.
Walleye
Mar 19
#87
You have a Full Plate! And then some, with drumphf's dangerous, or theeatened actions.
electric_blue68
Mar 18
#47
I totally get it.... as you can think of joy as small sips of an elixar of hope (whch can be so lacking these days)....
electric_blue68
Mar 18
#74
As soon as I read the article, I signed into my Social Security using Login.gov. Everything was quick and instantaneous
NBachers
Mar 18
#26
Checking is one thing. But what about CHANGING things like were Direct Deposits go?
Attilatheblond
Mar 18
#35
Good to hear. I haven't been able to get on after multiple times trying but
travelingthrulife
Mar 19
#86
After closing half the field offices and firing 2/3 of the staff, this will work REALLY WELL
TygrBright
Mar 18
#4
Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't want someone diverting my SS by scamming staff over phone.
Silent Type
Mar 18
#8
Existing recipients too? Uhh..You took money out of my paychecks for five years starting in 1970
Bengus81
Mar 18
#12
only if you are trying to change your status or your automatic deposit apparently.nt.
drray23
Mar 18
#57
So prior to firing scores of employees and shuttering dozens of field offices...
EarthFirst
Mar 18
#16
While I have proper web credentials to do do most things online if I have to go that's 95 miles round trip
Cheezoholic
Mar 18
#17
Absolutely ridiculous. Many people of social security age are averse to using computers/online services and phone
iluvtennis
Mar 18
#18
the new memo proposes changes that will further limit what people can do by phone.
progree
Mar 18
#27
I think the barriers are being set up for the new claims, not for those who are already receiving benefits
FakeNoose
Mar 18
#50
Maybe I should write McConnell and Paul and require them to send me their identities.
KY_EnviroGuy
Mar 18
#38
LOL! And make them PROVE who they are before every single Senate vote on every single Senate action!
Attilatheblond
Mar 18
#41
Good idea think I could ask Andy Harris if he can drive me to the local SS and wait until I am done................
turbinetree
Mar 18
#49
Disabled/ill elderly will not be able to do this, their benefits will be cut off, causing homelessness and death.
SunSeeker
Mar 18
#53
Thank goodness (for now) the direct deposit change I needed to get done was done some weeks back....
electric_blue68
Mar 18
#56
How thoughtless! That's going to make it A LOT harder for dead people.
FailureToCommunicate
Mar 18
#70