Martin J. O’Malley Sworn in as Commissioner of Social Security Administration
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Martin J. O’Malley was sworn in today by Senator Ben Cardin as Commissioner of Social Security to a term that expires on January 19, 2025.
Commissioner O’Malley expressed his gratitude for being chosen to lead the Social Security Administration. “I am honored for the opportunity of a lifetime to lead Social Security’s outstanding public servants forward, together, in such an important mission to help the agency to deliver critical services to the American people,” said Commissioner O’Malley. “Social Security is the most far-reaching and important act of social and economic justice that the people of the United States have ever enacted. For tens of millions of Americans across our country, Social Security is the difference between living with dignity or living in poverty.”
A lifelong public servant, Commissioner O’Malley brings a vast amount of experience to the position. He served as Governor of Maryland from 2007 to 2015, following two terms as Mayor of the City of Baltimore. Prior to being elected Mayor, he served as a member of the Baltimore City Council from 1991 to 1999 and Assistant States Attorney for the City of Baltimore before that.
Commissioner O’Malley is a pioneer in using performance-management and customer service technologies in government and has written extensively about how to govern for better results in the Information Age by measuring the outputs of government on a real-time basis.
As Commissioner, Mr. O’Malley will be responsible for administering the Social Security retirement, disability, and survivors insurance programs that pay over 1.4 trillion dollars annually in benefits to more than 66 million beneficiaries, as well as the Supplemental Security Income program that provides cash assistance to approximately 7.5 million people with limited income and resources. The agency has a workforce of about 61,000 employees and 1,500 facilities across the country and around the world.
Since 2016, Commissioner O’Malley has lectured on public administration at numerous universities and institutions, including the University of Maryland, Harvard University, Georgetown University, and Boston College School of Law.
Commissioner O’Malley graduated from Catholic University in Washington, D.C., in 1985, and earned his law degree from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1988. He and his wife of over 30 years, Judge Katie Curran O’Malley, have four children, Grace, Tara, William, and Jack.
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Maria R.
I would like to know where can I email or send a letter to Commissioner Martin O’Malley?
I went to Social Security Office here in Las Vegas (Buffalo) location. First, I dropped off my letter with proof of documents that I have financial hardship & requesting for my back payment benefits on March 25, 2024. I didn’t get a call or letter from them. I went back there after a month to ask about what happened to my letter/documents? They said I have to bring a letter of the request again & give it to them in person. I went back on May 2, 2024 and gave them what they requested. I called after a week. They said that nothing was scanned & put on the computer. The representative told me to go to the office & speak to the supervisor. I went there May 13th and spoke to a supervisor, he informed me that they probably didn’t work on my request because the documents that I dropped off & the one that I gave them in person didn’t have enough information. I asked him, “Why didn’t you guys call me to let me know what I need to bring?” He just said that they need a documentation of every single thing that I spent with the first installment of the money that I received. I am going to have my 4th neck surgery soon & I need to pay my house, car, insurance, & etc. I want to make sure that I have a roof over my head & transportation when I come home from the hospital. What I am asking for is my disability back payment benefits which I am entitled to during this difficult time of hardship. They even said that they are not a bank that I can just withdraw money from. I really need the Commisioner Martin O’Malley’s help ASAP. Please help me.
S.D.
We’re sorry to hear about your situation, Maria. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We have forwarded your comments to our colleagues in Nevada. We encourage you to continue to work with your local Social Security office. You can also submit feedback by visiting our How can we help? webpage. From there, select the “Email Us” link. This will take you to the “Email Our Support Team” form where you can submit a complaint, compliment, or suggestion. We hope this is resolved soon.
Maria R.
Thank you so much for replying to all the comments. I would like to thank Ms. Sanchez at the Las Vegas (Buffalo) location for helping me with my benefits.
I just wanted to let the other people here in the comments section know, not to lose hope, have faith & trust in our Almighty Father’s plan. He’ll give us an angel to help us through our difficulties.
In God’s divine timing, pray & he’ll answer your prayers.
Norma N.
So with this new social security eligibility money for snap recipients, where is the money coming from????? Is this another way of adding more to the multi trillion $ deficit we have. I think Democrats think money grows on trees. Where is the responsibility and accountability of one’s own life. This is big government making sure the middle class does not exist and the poor keep growing and the rich get richer and more powerful because now the people solely depend on them.
The people are no longer in charge of their lives. Big government is like a drug pusher, once they have you on all kinds of government assistance, you never come off it. Mark my word big government hungry officials, eventually the money runs out.
I did not vote for this. How was this put through???? It had to be one of those sneaky democrat votes done in the middle of the night.
What kind of future do our children have.
Clint G.
Title: Celebrating Martin J. O’Malley’s Swearing-In as Commissioner of Social Security Administration
We’re thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Martin J. O’Malley on his swearing-in as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration! 🎉 With his wealth of experience and dedication to public service, we’re confident he’ll lead with integrity and compassion, ensuring the well-being of countless individuals across the nation.
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As Commissioner O’Malley embarks on this new chapter of service, we stand ready to support his efforts and champion the importance of social security for all. Congratulations once again, Commissioner O’Malley, and here’s to a future of progress and prosperity for our nation’s social security system! 🌟 #SocialSecurity #CommissionerOMalley #OurEClass
Barbara A.
Please let me know the physical address for Martin O’Malley
S.D.
Thanks for reading our blog, Barbara. You can mail correspondence to Commissioner Martin J. O’Malley at the mailing address here. Thank you.
lisa
To Who Shall Read This– Please Help!
I have been on SSD since 2009. I was in a terrible accident in 2007 (shattering my pelic bone, breaking my left hip along with back and nerve damage) and am lucky to be alive. I recovered good because of my age (I was 35). I was not going to let my accident stop me from living a full life. I try to work and be a productive member of society, pay taxes and live normally.
Every 4 I have to go through the process of getting a medical and mental evaluation because I work. I am always denied and have to appeal the decision, I fight tooth and nail EVERY 4 years to stay on due to my limited ability to work.
*Last year (September) they completely kicked me off with barely any warning, say I owed $33,000 of back pay.
I went to my local office to get emergency reinstatment, while they did what they needed to do. My payments were never correct and the whole 9 months I called to get it corrected. I was missing $382 each month. They acknowledged the error, and have still not fixed it!! That is soooo much of my check!!
Has anyone had any success contacting the governor or congressman?
S.D.
We’re sorry to hear about your experiences, Lisa. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We encourage you to continue to work with your local Social Security office. You can ask to speak with a supervisor during your next call or visit. Or you can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. You can learn more about Continuing Disability Reviews here. You’ll find recent updates about the overpayment recovery process in our blog. We hope this is resolved soon.
Catherine M.
Dear Commissioner
I would like to make a complaint about my local SS office in Glassboro NJ. Specifically about an employee “Mr Matthews”.
This is in regard to my daughters SSI .
ON Saturday April 27 I received a letter from Mr Matthews stating a telephone interview is scheduled for 11 am May 1.
I am a health care provider, scheduled to work May 1 and unable to rearrange that with such short notice.
Therefore on Monday April 29 I left Mr Matthews. voice message explaining this and requested a return call.
No return call was made.
On Tuesday Aril 30 I left another voice message, no return call was made. I then attempted to speak to the “next available staff” and they picked up the phone and hung up. Never even said hello. Just hung up. This happened several times.
So today May 1 ,I called Mr Matthew again at 10 am and he actually answered the phone. I explained my situation and he replied ” your appointment is at 11.” I said ” Well you answered the phone, so do you have time now?”
Mr Matthew then said ” I don’t have time to check my voice messages. Sometimes I don’t check them for 4-5 days.”
Voice message is the ONLY way we can reach them. No email is available.
Mr Matthews then proceeded to state ” you called here with an agenda.” He was a rude and arrogant.
My ” agenda” is to ensure my daughters SSI continues. Period. Through no fault of her own she was born with an Intellectual Disability.
I intend to proceed with further complaints to our State legislators and our County Division of Social Services.
Please attend to this matter. This office is in need of an overhaul.
Thank you
S.D.
We’re sorry to hear about your experience, Catherine. We have forwarded your comments to our colleagues in New Jersey. You can also call your local Social Security office and ask to speak with a supervisor. Or if you prefer, you can submit feedback by visiting our How can we help? webpage. From there, select the “Email Us” link. This will take you to the “Email Our Support Team” form where you can submit a complaint, compliment, or suggestion. We hope this helps.
Bonnie B.
Hi, I am in desperate need for help. I’ve been dealing with Social Security Administration here in Massachusetts for over a year now. I was sent an overpayment notice of $35,000. I was not granted my personal meeting with knowledge of it. Then a few days later I was sent a letter saying that I was denied after I had appealed and that I need to send in $35,000 still. In that meeting I asked if a lawyer could represent me since I don’t understand a thing they were saying. I was told by Cassandra that I could have a lawyer represent me for my personal meeting. Little did I know that was my personal meeting in which they never told me about besides a piece of paper in the middle of a file they sent me that I requested that came after. Next issue is Miss l in that office told me they would reinstate my benefits because I only am able to work five to seven hours a week and it would start this may 2024. I called a few days ago and social security has nothing in the system about that or a personal meeting. Now miss L is avoiding all of my phone calls. I’ve been nothing but disrespected in that office, lied to, misled and never called back on anything. I’ve been calling along with two of my friends daily to try to get some kind of help with this. I cannot afford a lawyer. I don’t know who to turn to. This has truly put such a emotional distress in my life. Can someone please help me. I have disabled and I’m not able to handle all this by myself. I may have two friends I am grateful for for helping me but we cannot get anywhere with this. Thank you so much.
S.D.
We’re sorry to hear about your situation, Bonnie. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We have forwarded your comments to our colleagues in the Boston Region. If you disagree with a decision, you can ask the Appeals Council to review it. For more information or to appeal online, visit our Appeals page. Regarding your overpayment, our new policy allows us to collect 10% of your total monthly Social Security benefit to recover most overpayments. To discuss this with a representative, you can contact your local Social Security office or call 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. To learn about recent updates in the overpayment recovery process, please read our blog. We hope this helps.
MyraAnneFox
Georgiapeak732@gmail.com sincerely myra Anne Fox
Im interested in these community service online im asking if there’s an interview and what all i’ll need to bring in for a change of name on new card
S.D.
Hi, Myra, Thanks for reading our blog and for your question. To change your name on your Social Security card, we will need to see a document (original or certified copy) that proves your legal name change. You can begin the replacement card process online here. You may have the option to self-schedule an appointment at a local Social Security office to show your documents and complete the application. For more information, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. We hope this helps.
Brandi N.
Mr. Commissioner,
I am owed back pay and have done more than once, necessary steps to retrieve in full due to my dire needs and I’ve dealt with lies, rude employees, denials and plainly put have jaf mothing but A mega stressful experience thats has lraf aldo to unnecessary loss of property due to everything with SSI bs’ n me. Please don’t tell me to contact local office or anything other than you yourself or someone in your office above SSI to contact me and fix this issue! Thanks, Brandi
S.D.
We’re sorry to hear about your situation, Brandi. You can mail your correspondence to Commissioner Martin J. O’Malley. You’ll find contact information here. We hope this is resolved soon.
Dorothy L.
Hello Representative. This is my 3rd contact. Ms. Anne Marie, from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid could not assist me and closed my case rapidly. I am hoping that someone with authority could move this case forward. My name is Dorothy Hunt. Please help me to support my brother. This is an urgent matter. My 65 year old brother’s medicare application is pending. The application was transferred to the office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the next steps. He is diabetic, with severe neuropathy in his toes and feet. He was recently released from Autumn Lake Healthcare Rehab facility after his 6 week stay, without medication and post-care services. He is in dire need of a medical procedure which would enable a steady flow of blood through his arteries. If he doesn’t receive this procedure soon, amputations could be the result. Would you please provide a contact to which he can check the status of his application and or assist in some way to move it forward?
Respectfully,
Dorothy Hunt
S.D.
We’re sorry to hear about your brother’s situation, Dorothy. For his security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We have forwarded your comments to our colleagues in Philadelphia. You can also contact your local Social Security office and ask to speak with a supervisor on your next call or visit. We hope this is resolved soon.
Regina A.
Dear Mr Commissioner
I am having a hard time with your social security administration.
They tacked me with 2 separate overpayments, I was told after the 2nd one I was no longer entitled to the check, so I kept working until 2020, wherein I got sick again.
I was told in November of 2020, that I had to reapply, I did, initially I was denied, I found out in 2023, that it was approved since 01/21, social security administration never informed me, they have been quietly keeping the money.
I ended up getting evicted and loss everything I had in storage, I am currently still in the shelter and they’re about to make me lose my storage again.
I am being told that since I am in the shelter, that I can afford to let you keep the whole check, and that food stamps are an income.
I was never given any credit towards the first overpayment, that they were deducting money for, bills and rent, became too much, had no other choice but to return to work
I have no idea how your administration works, but it’s horrible and your workers are the worst, one tells you one thing and another something else.
Kathleen
I’m having the same problem. They cut my benefits in half. I’m back working at almost 70 years old and still can’t pay my bills. I tried to get them back and they send me to welfare which I don’t qualify for. What have I worked for all these years. Golden years my ass!!! I bet anyone who works for the government can pay all their bills!!!
S.D.
We’re sorry to hear about your situation, Regina. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We encourage you to continue to work with your local Social Security office. You can ask to speak with a supervisor during your next call or visit. You can mail your correspondence to Commissioner Martin J. O’Malley at the address shown here. We hope this helps.
Madie g.
I was told I owed 13600
They gave me back over 11000
I’ve also paid back over 7000 but the are still taking 417$ until August 2025. The math says I owe nothing but they won’t fix it
S.D.
We’re sorry to hear about your situation, Madie. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We encourage you to contact your local Social Security office. You can ask to speak with a supervisor during your next call or visit. To learn about recent updates in the overpayment recovery process, please read our blog. Your appeal and waiver options are explained in our Overpayments fact sheet. We hope this is resolved soon.