Forced to File In Person? DOGE’s Social Security Shutdown Shocks Seniors

Forced to File In Person? DOGE’s Social Security Shutdown Shocks Seniors

Forced to file in person for Social Security? New DOGE-backed rules ending phone verification and closing SSA field offices are causing concern for seniors nationwide. Starting March 31, 2025, those unable to verify online must visit an office in person—a major hurdle as 47 SSA offices face closure. Learn what this means for your benefits, how to prepare, and where to get help in this in-depth guide.