An internal memo circulated at the Social Security Administration stated that the agency is considering adding another step to battle fraud that would force millions of customers to file for benefits in person at a field office instead of over the phone, according to The Washington Post.

The memo noted that the policy change would lead to significant disruptions to the agency’s operations and could lead to major difficulties for elderly and disabled people with restricted mobility. The Department of Government Efficiency, headed by Elon Musk, also revealed plans to close dozens of Social Security offices…

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    15 hours ago

    Of course. It’s just efficiency. The only way it could be more efficient is if they closed down all the offices.

    No claims + no employees = no expenses.

    The man did it again. He plugged the teeny tiny hole that let wealth “trickle down” and saved the billionaires millions in taxes. America is so much better now /s