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The Social Security Administration said in March that people applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income who are not able to use agency’s online portal can complete their claim over the phone instead of in person.
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Fatima Hussein, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Over the last few weeks, following significant cuts to the agency by DOGE, SSA has suffered frequent website crashes and long wait times over the phone, The Washington Post reported this week.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
Among changes Social Security recently announced intended to combat waste and fraud, recipients will soon have to verify their bank details in person or online, instead of over the phone.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 25 Mar. 2025
While all this is going on, acting hostage negotiator Angie Kim is outside with the police and SWAT, hearing out Devlin’s demands over the phone.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
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Fatima Hussein, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Over the last few weeks, following significant cuts to the agency by DOGE, SSA has suffered frequent website crashes and long wait times over the phone, The Washington Post reported this week.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
Among changes Social Security recently announced intended to combat waste and fraud, recipients will soon have to verify their bank details in person or online, instead of over the phone.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 25 Mar. 2025
While all this is going on, acting hostage negotiator Angie Kim is outside with the police and SWAT, hearing out Devlin’s demands over the phone.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Over the phone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20the%20phone. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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