Social Security falsely declared 82-year-old man dead, stopped benefits

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Social Security falsely declared 82-year-old man dead, stopped benefits

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An 82-year-old man from Florida, John Grollmus, had his Social Security benefits abruptly terminated when the Social Security Administration (SSA) mistakenly declared him dead. This error led to the cessation of his $1,900 monthly payments, causing significant financial distress as he relies on this income for his living expenses. Despite his attempts to rectify the situation by visiting the SSA office and providing proof of life, the issue persisted for months. The SSA has acknowledged the mistake, attributing it to human error, and is working to resolve the matter, although the process has been slow, leaving Grollmus in a precarious financial situation. This incident highlights ongoing issues with administrative errors within the SSA, which can have severe consequences for beneficiaries.

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