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Social Security Deaths: How they are reported and Handled - Social Security Administration
With all of the media coverage surrounding the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts to weed out fraud and waste, some recent coverage has focused on the Social Security Administration. Specifically, how deaths are reported to, and handled by the SSA Agency has come into focus. In an effort to clear up some of the confusion, the SSA has issued a press release explaining (and verifying) how SSA is informed about a beneficiary’s death, and what SSA does as a result (essentially, stops SS benefits to the reported deceased person). The SSA death records are actually quite accurate but, with millions of deaths reported annually, sometimes a death report can be erroneous. This, of course, can have devastating consequences for an affected beneficiary who relies on their monthly Social Security money. In this press release, the SSA explains what to do if you are accidentally and erroneously listed as deceased by the Social Security Administration. Click here to read more.
Also, if you’re unsure about how these basics apply to you, or if you have any questions about your individual situation under Social Security, note that the AMAC Foundation provides a free-to-the-public advisory service to help Americans navigate the complexities of this program. All questions are answered quickly, at no charge. Learn more about it here…
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