Social Security Administration.
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What's happening
Active this week
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Mary Johnson provides expert forecasts regarding Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) raises for the Social Security Administration.Well supported68 reports
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Congress must address the fund shortfall in the Social Security system, while the SSA announces COLA and payments.Some support3 reports
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DHS is using SSA data for eligibility checks following an executive order, amid judicial disagreement over the court's majority opinion.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Administration seeks to use SSA data for checks while facing judicial dissent over executive power.Some support1 report
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DHS is using SSA records for eligibility checks following an executive order, amid judicial disagreement over the court's majority opinion.Some support1 report
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ITRC is assisting identity theft victims while the FTC discusses broader data theft risks, involving the Social Security Administration.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Social Security Administration and the Federal Trade Commission have issued joint warnings regarding various consumer fraud schemes.Some support1 report
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CDC and SSA are experiencing planning gaps due to differing data types.Some support1 report
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SSA used income data to adjust Medicare premiums on July 1st.Well supported15 reports3 developments inside
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SSA used tax return to reset Medicare premiums.Some support1 report
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Services were offered at a joint veteran support event involving the Social Security Administration and the South Dakota Department of Health.Some support1 report
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SSA changed operational status in Nebraska, while Penguin Random House promoted discounted ebooks by Esmeralda Santiago.Some support2 reports
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A bill known as the Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act has been introduced, proposing specific changes to the current Social Security Administration rules.Some support1 report
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) changed its operational status in Hawaii on September 24, 2026.Some support1 report
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In Oregon, wealth management advisor Kara Smith discusses how SSA data impacts benefits for Oregonians, involving Medicare and Social Security.Some support1 report
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Dave Ramsey offers financial advice regarding the Social Security program and the management of federal retirement benefits.Well supported12 reports
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SSA benefit calculations are affected by underreported income, while retirement waves cause massive labor shortages.Some support10 reports
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Journalism addresses the economic role of the Social Security Administration involving Ellen Stein.Some support1 report
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AI use in Social Security Administration decision-making has been limited.Some support1 report
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AARP released a report on September 22nd that referenced FICO regarding credit scores and discussed how to check benefits through the Social Security Administration.Some support1 report
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DHS is compiling a voter list using SSA data while facing judicial review and involving the Postal Service in the ballot process.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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In Texas, DHS carried out arrests, while SSA changed operational status, coinciding with regulators reviewing permits for Corpus Christi facilities.Some support1 report
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) changed its operational status in Oklahoma on September 22, 2026.Some support2 reports
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The U.S. Treasury handles waiver requests related to the mandated electronic payment of Social Security benefits.Some support1 report
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SSA calculations subtract Medicare premiums from Social Security benefits.Some support2 reports
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SSA offices updated operational status in Arizona while American Airlines was named the primary carrier for West Terminal at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.Some support1 report
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A sale gain by a Texas rancher triggered Medicare IRMAA surcharges, which the SSA notified partners about.Some support1 report
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The Social Security Administration announced changes to its operational status for offices in Florida, while concurrently, Toyota was leading a field as a Pace Car in the state.Some support1 report
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Operational status of Social Security Administration offices in Wisconsin has changed.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued an update regarding office status in the state of Ohio.Some support1 report
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Richard Blumenthal and John B. Larson co-sponsored the Social Security 2100 Act proposal to make changes to the SSA program.Some support2 reports
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Gov Walz greeted students in the city while the SSA operational status changed in Minnesota.Some support1 report
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Scammers are impersonating major institutions like Microsoft and the SSA in various counties across Pennsylvania, while lawmakers consider crypto regulation.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration implemented major civil service cuts, reducing staff at the SEC, CDC, and SSA.Some support1 report
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Medicare premiums jumped nearly 10% in 2026, announced on April 16th.Some support1 report
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The Social Security Administration sets the annual income replacement target, requiring that portfolio income must match benefits.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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SSA benefits reduce the required size of a personal retirement portfolio.Some support1 report
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BLS released CPI-W data used for calculating the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits.Well supported23 reports3 developments inside
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Indicators from the Social Security Administration and Bureau of Labor Statistics track economic strain, noting that high debt constrains government options.Some support1 report
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Investigation launched in Detroit into the misuse of Social Security benefits.Some support1 report
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SPYI ETF helps retirees bridge the gap to Social Security benefits by holding stocks like Microsoft.Some support1 report
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A recent work test was used to determine the eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).Some support1 report
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Medicare premiums are being collected directly from Social Security checks.Well supported15 reports1 development inside
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The Social Security Administration handles services while political figures, including Donald Trump, are active in Maryland and Iowa.Some support1 report
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The Social Security Administration manages and adjusts benefits based on inflation.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Social Security Administration announced the application of the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) as the annual inflation increase, alongside Fisher Investments offering retirement strategies.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Social Security Administration manages the claims process for beneficiaries.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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SSA benefits are being used to define a target income level in relation to investment dividend income.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Social Security Administration used the same formula for Oprah Winfrey as it does for other recipients.Some support1 report
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Medicare eligibility timing affects retirement planning.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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The Social Security Administration responded to the 9/11 attacks and the resulting tragedy.Some support1 report
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Maria Bartiromo interviewed Frank Bisignano regarding retirement age, discussing demographic and financial projections from the SSA and CBO.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Amendments have been signed to increase the Full Retirement Age from 65 to 67, alongside discussions of future benefit increases.Some support1 report
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The Social Security Administration's data is being used to inform estimates produced by the Urban Institute.Some support1 report
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Congress has declared Labor Day a national holiday, leading to closures of nonessential services like the SSA and IRS, while the NWS remains operational.Well supported3 reports
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Trust fund depletion necessitates Congressional action regarding the Social Security program.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Oversight by congressional committees and GAO regarding the Social Security program.Some support1 report
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Trump's order seeks federal control over mail-in ballots, requiring lists from SSA, while the WEC operates under state law.Some support1 report
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A composite event involving SSA notices, CBS News reports on a case, and expert commentary from the University of Tennessee to Newsweek.Some support1 report
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The Supreme Court intervened regarding Social Security Administration list implementation, while an expert advised on potential executive overreach risks.Some support8 reports
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What's reaching Social Security Administration
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News at the entities that move Social Security Administration most-
FDR StructuralFDR created a framework in 1934 related to the Universal Service Fund.Moves Social Security Administration
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Medicare StructuralLeaders call for slowing AI development pace, concurrent with an AI model built by OpenAI being hacked via the Medicare portal.Moves Social Security Administration
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Donald Trump StructuralThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Social Security Administration
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Bureau of Labor Statistics StructuralChatGPT is using Bureau of Labor Statistics data to predict potential price hikes in the market.Moves Social Security Administration
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Frank Bisignano StructuralBisignano was appointed to lead the next phase of Trump Accounts, and the Treasury issued guidance on sovereign wealth funds and paused diesel fuel tax enforcement.Moves Social Security Administration
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supreme court StructuralGyanesh Kumar's orders related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) procedure in West Bengal were challenged in the Supreme Court.Moves Social Security Administration
Connections
The 40 strongest of 226, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
FDR Structural
The Social Security Administration operates under the foundational laws established by the Social Security Act signed into law by FDR.
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COLA Structural
The Social Security Administration structurally utilizes the COLA mechanism, calculated using CPI-W data, to determine and apply annual benefit adjustments.
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Medicare Structural
The Social Security Administration is the operational body responsible for administering, calculating, and enforcing the financial rules and benefits structure of the Medicare program.
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Frank Bisignano Structural
Frank Bisignano holds the office of Commissioner, leading policy, modernization, and operational efforts for the Social Security Administration.
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Donald Trump Structural
Donald Trump uses executive orders and directives to mandate operational changes and program overhauls within the Social Security Administration.
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DHS Structural
SSA formally supplies records to DHS for citizenship verification and eligibility checks.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics Structural
The Social Security Administration formally relies on Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI-W data to calculate the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA).
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U.S. Treasury Structural
SSA relies on the U.S. Treasury for coordination of payment methods and handling of electronic payment exception requests.
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Department of Government Efficiency Structural
DOGE exercises oversight and drives structural changes within SSA, while SSA utilizes DOGE for specific investigations.
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supreme court Structural
The Supreme Court's legal rulings define and constrain the operational scope and data usage of the Social Security Administration.
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Mary Johnson Structural
Mary Johnson's professional analysis and forecasts are dependent on the data and policies released by the Social Security Administration.
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Experian Structural
SSA utilizes Experian's data products regarding senior debt profiles for its operational functions.
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Congress Structural
Congress establishes the legislative and policy framework that governs the operations and solvency of the Social Security Administration.
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AARP Operational
AARP actively monitors, analyzes, and advocates for changes to Social Security benefits and COLA based on SSA data and policy structures.
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Bisignano Structural
Bisignano holds the role of SSA Commissioner and has led the agency since May 2025.
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SAVE Structural
SAVE relies on and uses data records provided by the Social Security Administration for verification and eligibility checks.
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Joe Biden Structural
The SSA's operations, rules, and policy parameters are formally influenced and regulated by the Biden administration's policies and appointments.
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Christopher Stroup Structural
A's ability to receive benefits is functionally dependent on the operational rules and claims process of the SSA.
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Ashley Hinson Structural
B, as a legislator, influences the funding and scope of the services provided by A, the Social Security Administration.
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Haley Stevens Operational
Haley Stevens introduces legislation aimed at influencing the operational mandates and policy of the Social Security Administration.
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Fifth Third Bank Structural
Fifth Third Bank functions as the designated provider for the Social Security Administration's electronic benefits program.
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American Structural
The Social Security Administration provides services and benefits to the American population, creating a functional dependency.
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senate Structural
The SSA operates under the oversight and approval of the Senate, which holds the power to approve necessary updates to its documents and operations.
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Indian National Congress Structural
The Social Security Administration's operational existence and financial stability are contingent upon legislative action and oversight by the Indian National Congress.
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Democrats Structural
SSA's long-term viability and operational function are structurally dependent on the political body (Democrats/Congress) to address financial insolvency through legislative action.
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Barbara Ferrell Transactional
The SSA appointed B as a representative payee, a role which was subsequently exploited leading to the theft of benefits.
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Elizabeth Warren Operational
Elizabeth Warren actively critiques and proposes legislative changes impacting the Social Security Administration's operations and solvency.
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Tom Cole Operational
Tom Cole introduces and co-sponsors formal legislation and resolutions concerning the operational solvency of the Social Security Administration.
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house of representatives Structural
The House of Representatives establishes the legal and operational mandates that the Social Security Administration must follow.
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state Structural
Federal social security programs set regulatory precedent for state benefits.
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EAB Structural
SSA utilizes EAB's program and partners with the company for issuance and birth registration functions.
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Deborah Boardman Operational
A judicial ruling by Deborah Boardman establishes that the SSA must operate within defined boundaries and cannot interfere with citizenship matters.
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Army Structural
The pensions of the Army are administratively processed and funded through the Social Security system.
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Federal Reserve Bank Structural
SSA relies on CPI-W data, which is monitored and influenced by the Fed's economic purview, for calculating Cost of Living Adjustments.
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Ray Structural
The Social Security Administration governs the benefit status of the individual Ray, whose benefits were reduced due to underreporting of cash income.
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Pennsylvania Structural
The relationship is a functional dependency where the SSA's data requirements dictate operational procedures for state agencies in Pennsylvania.
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DHS integrates data from the Social Security Administration into voter rolls.
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Indira Talwani Structural
Indira Talwani's judicial rulings dictate the permissible use of data by the Social Security Administration.
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Puerto Rico Structural
The SSA's operational procedures are being updated to accommodate the specific needs of residents in Puerto Rico.
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Schroders Structural
Schroders utilizes data and benefit rules provided by the Social Security Administration for retirement market analysis.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
50 events- DHS is using SSA data for eligibility checks following an executive order, amid judicial disagreement over the court's majority opinion.
- Administration seeks to use SSA data for checks while facing judicial dissent over executive power.
- DHS is using SSA records for eligibility checks following an executive order, amid judicial disagreement over the court's majority opinion.
- ITRC is assisting identity theft victims while the FTC discusses broader data theft risks, involving the Social Security Administration.
- The Social Security Administration and the Federal Trade Commission have issued joint warnings regarding various consumer fraud schemes.
- CDC and SSA are experiencing planning gaps due to differing data types.
- SSA used tax return to reset Medicare premiums.
- Services were offered at a joint veteran support event involving the Social Security Administration and the South Dakota Department of Health.
- SSA changed operational status in Nebraska, while Penguin Random House promoted discounted ebooks by Esmeralda Santiago.
- A bill known as the Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act has been introduced, proposing specific changes to the current Social Security Administration rules.
- The Social Security Administration (SSA) changed its operational status in Hawaii on September 24, 2026.
- In Oregon, wealth management advisor Kara Smith discusses how SSA data impacts benefits for Oregonians, involving Medicare and Social Security.
- SSA benefit calculations are affected by underreported income, while retirement waves cause massive labor shortages.
- Journalism addresses the economic role of the Social Security Administration involving Ellen Stein.
- AI use in Social Security Administration decision-making has been limited.
- AARP released a report on September 22nd that referenced FICO regarding credit scores and discussed how to check benefits through the Social Security Administration.
- DHS is compiling a voter list using SSA data while facing judicial review and involving the Postal Service in the ballot process.
- In Texas, DHS carried out arrests, while SSA changed operational status, coinciding with regulators reviewing permits for Corpus Christi facilities.
- The Social Security Administration (SSA) changed its operational status in Oklahoma on September 22, 2026.
- The U.S. Treasury handles waiver requests related to the mandated electronic payment of Social Security benefits.
- SSA calculations subtract Medicare premiums from Social Security benefits.
- SSA offices updated operational status in Arizona while American Airlines was named the primary carrier for West Terminal at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
- A sale gain by a Texas rancher triggered Medicare IRMAA surcharges, which the SSA notified partners about.
- The Social Security Administration announced changes to its operational status for offices in Florida, while concurrently, Toyota was leading a field as a Pace Car in the state.
- Operational status of Social Security Administration offices in Wisconsin has changed.
- The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued an update regarding office status in the state of Ohio.
- Richard Blumenthal and John B. Larson co-sponsored the Social Security 2100 Act proposal to make changes to the SSA program.
- Gov Walz greeted students in the city while the SSA operational status changed in Minnesota.
- Scammers are impersonating major institutions like Microsoft and the SSA in various counties across Pennsylvania, while lawmakers consider crypto regulation.
- The Trump administration implemented major civil service cuts, reducing staff at the SEC, CDC, and SSA.
- Medicare premiums jumped nearly 10% in 2026, announced on April 16th.
- The Social Security Administration sets the annual income replacement target, requiring that portfolio income must match benefits.
- SSA benefits reduce the required size of a personal retirement portfolio.
- Indicators from the Social Security Administration and Bureau of Labor Statistics track economic strain, noting that high debt constrains government options.
- Investigation launched in Detroit into the misuse of Social Security benefits.
- SPYI ETF helps retirees bridge the gap to Social Security benefits by holding stocks like Microsoft.
- A recent work test was used to determine the eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
- The Social Security Administration handles services while political figures, including Donald Trump, are active in Maryland and Iowa.
- The Social Security Administration announced the application of the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) as the annual inflation increase, alongside Fisher Investments offering retirement strategies.
- SSA benefits are being used to define a target income level in relation to investment dividend income.
- The Social Security Administration used the same formula for Oprah Winfrey as it does for other recipients.
- The Social Security Administration responded to the 9/11 attacks and the resulting tragedy.
- Maria Bartiromo interviewed Frank Bisignano regarding retirement age, discussing demographic and financial projections from the SSA and CBO.
- Amendments have been signed to increase the Full Retirement Age from 65 to 67, alongside discussions of future benefit increases.
- The Social Security Administration's data is being used to inform estimates produced by the Urban Institute.
- Congress has declared Labor Day a national holiday, leading to closures of nonessential services like the SSA and IRS, while the NWS remains operational.
- Oversight by congressional committees and GAO regarding the Social Security program.
- Trump's order seeks federal control over mail-in ballots, requiring lists from SSA, while the WEC operates under state law.
- A composite event involving SSA notices, CBS News reports on a case, and expert commentary from the University of Tennessee to Newsweek.
- The Supreme Court intervened regarding Social Security Administration list implementation, while an expert advised on potential executive overreach risks.
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June 2026
6 events- Mary Johnson provides expert forecasts regarding Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) raises for the Social Security Administration.
- Dave Ramsey offers financial advice regarding the Social Security program and the management of federal retirement benefits.
- BLS released CPI-W data used for calculating the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits.
- Medicare premiums are being collected directly from Social Security checks.
- The Social Security Administration manages the claims process for beneficiaries.
- Trust fund depletion necessitates Congressional action regarding the Social Security program.