Easier Social Security Access: Phone, Online, In-Person Options
This new law aims to simplify access to Social Security services for citizens by ensuring options for phone, online, and in-person interactions. This will make applying for benefits, submitting changes, or getting information easier and more accessible for everyone, regardless of their preferred contact method.
Key points
Mandatory, toll-free Social Security phone service available in multiple languages, allowing benefit applications and direct deposit changes.
Creation of an online portal for submitting and tracking claims and inquiries.
Guaranteed in-person assistance at Social Security Administration field offices.
Requirement for regular reports to Congress on the effectiveness and accessibility of these services.
Introduced
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