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United States Social Security clarifies a key issue that concerns millions of citizens

Social Security in the United States is going through a period of significant changes that affect millions of retirees. The recent confirmation of Frank Bisignano as the new head of the Social Security Administration (SSA) has caused both expectations and concerns.

Bisignano, with extensive experience in the financial sector, has promised to modernize SSA using advanced technology. For example, artificial intelligence, to improve government efficiency and ensure payments to beneficiaries. However, his appointment has been criticized due to his lack of previous experience in the government field and at SSA.

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One of Bisignano's main commitments is to ensure that retirees' checks continue to be issued on time. He has stated that he doesn't intend to privatize Social Security and that his goal is to improve the service without reducing benefits. In addition, he has emphasized the need to reduce improper payments by implementing more accurate technologies.

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Nevertheless, SSA faces significant challenges. The influence of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has led to staff cuts and office closures, which has affected the quality of service. Wait times on phone lines have increased, and SSA's website has experienced frequent outages.

Frank Bisignano makes it clear: Americans must be informed

In addition, new identity verification policies have been implemented that require beneficiaries' physical presence. This has created difficulties, especially for older people and those in rural areas.

Despite promises of efficiency, experts from the SSA have expressed concern about the possibility of interruptions in benefit payments. Martin O'Malley, former SSA commissioner, warned that recent actions could lead to a disruption of benefits within 30 to 90 days.

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DOGE's priorities for millions of beneficiaries

In this context, it's crucial for beneficiaries to be informed about changes at SSA and take steps to prepare for possible interruptions. Government efficiency and the guarantee of retirement payments must be priorities to ensure the well-being of millions of Americans.

The current situation of Social Security in the United States is a reminder of the importance of efficient administration and the need to protect the retirement benefits that so many citizens have earned through their work.

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