Abigail Zapote, Senior Advisor, Office of the Commissioner
Progress with Timely Delivery of Payments to People Receiving SSI
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We are dedicated to improving service to the American public by prioritizing the delivery of payments to individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). We are proud to share our progress with more timely release of underpayments. Watch Commissioner Martin O’Malley’s message about SSI underpayments. SSI underpayments In 2023, a monthly average of 7.4 million people […]
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Social Security Implements Self-Attestation of Sex Marker in Social Security Number Records
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Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, announced that we now offer people the choice to self-select their sex on their Social Security number (SSN) record. We implemented this policy change and the new option is now available. “The Social Security Administration’s Equity Action Plan includes a commitment to decrease administrative burdens and ensure people […]
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