Social Security Cuts Could Impact Benefit Payments

Musk has not said he wants to cut Social Security benefits — but his actions may affect the program
Elon Musk said he wants to cut "waste and fraud" from the federal benefits program — but his efforts to do so may lead to delayed payments.
How Social Security Cuts Could Impact Benefit Payments
The changes have sparked concerns about the future of benefit payments, as prominent former workers at the SSA and lawmakers warn that the system, which paid out $1.5 trillion in benefits in 2024, could collapse without the staff to make it function.
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Social Security Administration says it's processed 30,000 claims under the Social Security Fairness Act. Only about 2.97 million more to go.
Social Security cuts might mean missed payments, expert says
Ex-commissioner and former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley said in a recent interview with CNBC that staff cuts and other changes made by the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will likely lead to an interruption of benefits for the over 72.5 million Americans who get monthly checks.
Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E will cancel social security benefits
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E) is making changes that could stop benefits for 72.5 million Americans in the next 30 to 90
Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley Says DOGE Cuts Could Interrupt Benefits
Donald Trump's purge of the federal workforce could cause a system failure at the Social Security Administration, the agency's former leader warned.
The Social Security Administration is Reducing Its Spending—Here's How It Will Affect Your Benefits
KEY TAKEAWAYS The Social Security Administration plans to cut or avoid spending $800 million this fiscal year and plans to reduce its workforce by more than 12%.Experts said these budget cuts could make it harder for beneficiaries to contact Social Security and could disrupt benefits.
New Social Security policy could cut off recipients’ benefits: Here’s how
A change in the way Social Security handles overpayments could eliminate monthly benefits for some recipients, the agency announced last week. On Friday, the agency announced it was reinstating a plan to take 100% of a beneficiary’s monthly check until an overpayment is repaid.
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A Social Security insider describes DOGE’s rampage at the agency and the threat to your benefits
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Social Security March direct payment worth $967 goes out in 10 days
The payments for June, September, and November, will be issued earlier than the first of those respective months to ensure recipients have their SSI payments by the start of those months.