The Social Security Administration underwent a massive cleanup of its Social Security Number (SSN) database. The agency calls this the “most comprehensive” SSN record organization in its 91-year history.
An article by U.S.A. Today says the clean-up was to help prevent fraud and manage benefits. It included adding 17 million dates of death to records that previously lacked this information and updating approximately 25 million records that previously had missing citizenship information.
The agency said, “These improvements demonstrate a government‑wide commitment to safeguarding identity data, preventing fraud, and preserving proper program administration.”
Council of Seniors is Here to Help Older Americans
All of us here at the Council of Seniors want to improve retirees’ financial futures and ensure they receive their full Social Security benefits. We are working with members of Congress to introduce the “Social Security Restitution Act.” It would provide an estimated $970 one-time payment to every retired worker receiving Social Security benefits to help offset years of inadequate cost-of-living adjustments.
Please take a moment and sign our petition today to show your support.