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Seniors could be disadvantaged by new in-person Social Security requirement

Following initial reactions by trade groups and senior advocacy organizations to a new in-person identity verification requirement from the Social Security Administration (SSA), others are weighing in about the potential challenges that older Americans could face if the requirement is fully implemented.

Last week, SSA announced that beneficiaries who are unable to complete their identity verification online must go to an SSA office to have the process completed in person. This requirement is being floated at a time when SSA is reportedly set to close a number of field offices nationwide — potentially details ⇒

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