Social Security Administration Structural Changes- What You Need to Know
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced that it will undergo organizational restructuring, including cutting 7,000 employees—roughly 12% of its staff. The SSA is a federal agency that oversees Social Security benefits. This restructuring is part of the new administrator’s executive orders and the implementation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aims to create more efficient and streamlined processes within federal agencies. While this may cause uncertainty and raise questions, many senators, legislators, and attorneys are advocating against this policy.
Keep In Mind
The SSA has never missed a payment. Social Security is known as one of the most successful government agencies ever created. It provides benefits not only to retirees but also to survivors and disabled individuals.
In 80 years, despite government shutdowns and freezes, Social Security beneficiaries have never gone without their monthly payments. While there is no need to panic, longer wait times for new claim decisions could occur. However, current beneficiaries don’t need to be as concerned. Most payments are automated, and experts say this system will not be disrupted. Despite President Trump’s assurances that Social Security would remain unaffected, the recent announcement of workforce reductions within the SSA have raised concerns about potential impacts on benefit distribution.
Former SSA Commissioner Martin O’Malley suggests that those receiving benefits from the SSA should consider adding savings money to their bank accounts as a precaution.
Although it is alarming to think that America’s most vital safety nets could be in jeopardy, many experts specialize in the workings of the SSA and its programs.
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Due to the impending exacerbation of wait times for processing claims, having an attorney on your side when applying for benefits is more vital than ever. Nyman Turkish is the leading disability law firm in the nation. We are experts in the field and are ready to help you on your path to secure your hard-earned benefits.
Our Firm specializes in disability law, has experience with claims at all stages, and provides care and compassion for our clients. If you are considering applying for benefits, acting sooner rather than later is imperative. We are here to help.
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Our Firm has a significantly higher approval rate than the national average. We are different– whether it’s our determination to win on behalf of our clients, our no-fee guarantee, or our core values—we are not like other law firms.
Our partners are part of the broader movement for systemic change in our country regarding disability law and benefits and understand that advocacy is imperative beyond individual claims. President and Managing Partner Jason Turkish and Deputy Managing Partner Melissa Nyman serve on the board for the Alliance for America’s Promise, a 501(c)(4) not-for-profit organization dedicated to advocating for the rights of disabled Americans seeking essential benefits from the SSA and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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The information in this article is subject to change and was last updated on March 11th.
