Since President Donald Trump has returned to the Oval Office, Social Security—a program which sends retirement and disability benefits to over 70 million people—has been the subject of many ...

What is a tax ID number? It's a unique nine-digit number issued by the Social Security Administration or the IRS to anyone ...

UPDATE: On March 26, 2025, The Social Security Administration has announced last-minute changes to the new ID requirements they were set to roll out at the end of the month. An updated story can be ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) plans to introduce stronger identity verification procedures to enhance security for millions of Americans. This shift comes amid criticisms of the Social ...

The Social Security Administration has updated the changes they are making to identity verification measures, delaying the start date for the new requirements and adding some exceptions. “We have ...

Changes to the application process for Social Security benefits will force more people to make in-person appointments at already crowded field offices. The new policy, announced Tuesday, is intended ...

Since President Donald Trump has returned to the Oval Office, Social Security—a program which sends retirement and disability benefits to over 70 million people—has been the subject of many ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is revising plans to tighten identity verification procedures, following widespread criticism from lawmakers, advocacy groups and program beneficiaries.

The Social Security Administration will soon change how it checks user identities. Previously, the agency announced that all ID verifications would have to happen at local field offices but later ...

Social identity theory explains how people's behavior is influenced by their group identities and intergroup relationships. It has been applied in a variety of fields but has not yet been fully ...