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Correcting the Record about Social Security Office Closings  

March 27, 2025 • By

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Last Updated: April 18, 2025

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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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  1. TimeMyWords

    reat to see the SSA setting the record straight. I’m working on a public info presentation about digital access to services, and TimeMyWords helped me keep my speech concise and on-topic. This blog post is a great reference for clarity. https://timemywords.com/

  2. wigglypaint.art

    Thanks for clarifying this – misinformation about Social Security offices can really cause confusion. It’s nice to see transparent communication like this. On a lighter note, I’ve been spending breaks decompressing with Wigglypaint – a wobbly little paint game that’s oddly relaxing after reading heavy news. https://wigglypaint.art/

    • TimeMyWords

      Great to see the SSA setting the record straight. I’m working on a public info presentation about digital access to services, and TimeMyWords helped me keep my speech concise and on-topic. This blog post is a great reference for clarity.

  3. Sprunki I.

    SSA works closely with local congressional delegations before closing any office permanently. https://gosprunki.com/games/sprunki-italian-brainrot/

  4. aikiss.ai

    Thank you for clarifying the facts about Social Security office closings. Accurate information is essential for the public, especially for seniors and those who rely on these services. Transparency and timely updates help build trust and ensure everyone can access the support they need. Great job addressing the rumors!

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  5. aikiss.ai

    Thank you for clarifying the facts about Social Security office closings. Accurate information is essential for the public, especially for seniors and those who rely on these services. Transparency and timely updates help build trust and ensure everyone can access the support they need. Great job addressing the rumors! https://aikiss.ai/

  6. Surene N.

    What’s going on? Not anyone is answering the phone at the Social security office in Dublin GA. My case Worker numbers don’t work anymore. It’s getting really weird. Good thing I have power to command change or we would surely suffer dealing with this government help. Can we atleast email them? I guess I will try because HUD is taking emails also. They nearly never answer the phone either.

  7. Jacqueline D.

    SS states, “Not Permanently closing…” This is manipulating the truth. Spent weeks trying to contact our rural office at La Junta. They changed hours to 9am to 12pm with in person only appts. Did NOT change hours on any listing or msg. Local # disconnected. AI answers phone saying hours are 9am to 4pm but cannot connect because office is closed during its listed open hours. If you can’t get an agent, you can’t get an appt. It’s an over 2 hour RT drive from my home and over 4 hour RT drive from the far edge of our area. Is SS suggesting that elderly/disabled drive to get an appt for a later date? Are you fucking kidding me?

  8. 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?

    • Shari e.

      I’d say complain to your congress member and senators. Atleast it would be a start.

  9. supermaker

    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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