A new obligatory step could postpone Social Security payments for millions of seniors.
This year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will require all Social Security retirement and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries to switch to a new account system or lose their monthly benefits, disrupting the financial stability of many retirees.
This follows the SSA's announcement to screen all over-the-phone applicants for fraud. The Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk is overhauling the SSA. Tesla billionaire calls SSA a “Ponzi scheme” and plans to lay off 7,000 staff in the coming months.
For individuals who don't follow the new login process, benefits will stop, leaving many elders and vulnerable citizens without financial support.
Login.gov is the government's quest for a single digital identification service to improve cybersecurity and streamline public service
The platform improves security and simplifies essential processes. The new technology makes it easy to request new Social Security cards, update personal information, and access tax information.
Benefit recipients must switch to a new system, according to SSA. Waiting to finish the changeover by the deadlines will stop payments.
The SSA wants fast action to avoid payment disruptions. It is unclear if customers who miss the deadline will have their accounts updated after switching over.
The SSA emphasized Login.gov's cutting-edge data security. The powerful encryption system promises to protect consumers' data.
This new technology claims to make checking and handling Social Security easier, faster, and stress-free than before.
Seniors should create Login.gov accounts immediately. First, they must register on the site, then transfer their data to the new system, validate, and update their personal data.