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Social Security Employees Warn of Benefit Delays


Published on 2025-03-19 13:21:16 - Newsweek
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  • Cutbacks will likely "delay payments, cause more errors and could even crash the whole system within months," a claims specialist said.

The article from Newsweek discusses concerns raised by Social Security Administration (SSA) employees about potential delays in benefit payments due to staffing shortages and increased workloads. Employees have reported that the SSA is understaffed, leading to longer wait times for service and processing of claims. This situation has been exacerbated by the retirement of experienced staff and difficulties in hiring new employees. The SSA has acknowledged these issues, attributing some of the problems to budget constraints and the complexity of modernizing their systems. There are fears that without adequate funding and staffing, the delays could worsen, potentially affecting millions of beneficiaries who rely on timely Social Security payments. The article also mentions that despite these challenges, the SSA is attempting to address the backlog and improve service delivery through various initiatives.

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[ https://www.newsweek.com/social-security-employees-warn-benefit-delays-2047236 ]