Correcting the Record about Social Security Office Closings
Reading Time: 1 MinuteLast Updated: April 18, 2025
Recent reports in the media that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is permanently closing local field offices are false. Since January 1, 2025, the agency has not permanently closed or announced the permanent closure of any local field office. From time to time, SSA must temporarily close a local field office for reasons such as weather, damage, or facilities issues, and it reopens when the issues are resolved. The agency has announced the permanent closure of one hearing office, in White Plains, NY.
SSA works closely with local congressional delegations before closing any office permanently. The agency also reassigns employees from an affected office to other locations to help communities access in-person services.
“SSA is committed to providing service where people need help and our local field offices are no exception,” said Lee Dudek, Acting Commissioner of Social Security. “We have not permanently closed any local field offices this year.”
SSA identified for the General Services Administration underutilized office space to ensure the government is spending taxpayer money as prudently as possible. The agency provided GSA a list of sites for termination. Most of these are small hearing rooms with no assigned employees. Since most hearings are held virtually, SSA no longer needs these underutilized rooms.
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AI C.
It’s good to see the SSA clarifying the misinformation about field office closures. Knowing that they are committed to providing in-person services and reassigning employees is reassuring. On another note, if you’re looking for a fun way to personalize your social media or create unique gifts, you might find https://aicartoongenerator.org interesting. It’s a great way to turn photos into cartoons quickly and easily!
Dan M.
I’m trying to get a LogIn.gov account opened, and they will not accept my current phone number as an identifier. I finally got a lady to answer at SS on the phone. She says SS office can’t help with this, and they are not taking appointments at the SS offices. The Log In site says to get an appointment at SS.
How can this get resolved?
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Very informative post! It helps clear up common misunderstandings about Social Security office closings. Thank you for providing accurate information and addressing public concerns directly. https://supermaker.ai/
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