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flag Social Security cuts 7,000 jobs and slashes in-person visits by half, raising access concerns for vulnerable Americans.

flag The Social Security Administration is cutting nearly 7,000 jobs and reducing in-person visits to field offices to 15 million by fiscal year 2026, halving previous levels, as part of a push to shift services online. flag The move, driven by budget constraints and workforce reductions, relies on digital identity verification using credit histories, mobile records, and bank data—tools many seniors, disabled individuals, and low-income Americans lack. flag With one worker per 1,480 beneficiaries and overstretched phone lines, critics including Senators Warren, Wyden, and Sanders warn the changes will hinder access to benefits, especially for vulnerable populations, despite officials denying office closures.

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