Social Security Administration announced some changes to improve security and reduce fraud that you may have heard about on the news, that will be in effect on March 31.
- These changes do not apply to anyone that is currently receiving benefits – unless they need to make a change in their direct deposit order.
- SSA is requiring extra security for people who use their on-line system – but this does NOT require everyone to have an on-line account.
- For those without an on-line account, or for new applications without an on-line account, requests for changes may be made by phone, but will require a follow-up in person appointment at a local SSA office to provide proof of identity.