Recovering from identity theft is getting easier thanks to a new law. An article by Kiplinger says the Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act (H.R. 5345) cuts the red tape for individuals who have had their Social Security Number stolen.
Under the bipartisan legislation, victims will now have an assigned Social Security Administration employee to manage their case and coordinate efforts to resolve the issue. This eliminates the problem of having to explain your situation to a different representative every time you call.
The Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act was signed into law on October 7 but doesn’t take effect until April 5, 2027. The transition time is to allow the Social Security Administration to “establish internal protocols, train designated staff, and set up the casework routing systems needed to assign single points of contact for victims.”
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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.
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