Correcting the Record about Social Security Office Closings
Reading Time: 1 MinuteLast Updated: March 27, 2025
Recent reports in the media that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is permanently closing local field offices are false. Since January 1, 2025, the agency has not permanently closed or announced the permanent closure of any local field office. From time to time, SSA must temporarily close a local field office for reasons such as weather, damage, or facilities issues, and it reopens when the issues are resolved. The agency has announced the permanent closure of one hearing office, in White Plains, NY.
SSA works closely with local congressional delegations before closing any office permanently. The agency also reassigns employees from an affected office to other locations to help communities access in-person services.
“SSA is committed to providing service where people need help and our local field offices are no exception,” said Lee Dudek, Acting Commissioner of Social Security. “We have not permanently closed any local field offices this year.”
SSA identified for the General Services Administration underutilized office space to ensure the government is spending taxpayer money as prudently as possible. The agency provided GSA a list of sites for termination. Most of these are small hearing rooms with no assigned employees. Since most hearings are held virtually, SSA no longer needs these underutilized rooms.
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mrs
It’s ominous that a person has to make an appointment to go to a local office. What if the phone keeps hanging up and they cannot get through. It should be OPTIONAL to make an appointment. It just seems like they are getting ready to take away benefits from everyone by just shutting down access and throwing roadblocks in the way.
trustbutverify
or at least why doesn’t SSA allow people to use the online myssa in order to make appointments. why are they having to call on the phone to risk getting disconnected when trying to make appointments
Joetta A.
Thank you for the information. I have always been taking care of in a very professional way. Never a problem. Thank you for all you do.
Lucia M.
The SSA clearly addresses misinformation, confirming no permanent closures of local field offices in 2025, reinforcing their commitment to community service. The explanation of space optimization and virtual hearings demonstrates prudent use of resources while maintaining accessibility.
Regards; Lucia from pokemonsinfinitefusions
Vickie T.
Hi. I left a comment under Vickie T. Which contained my SSN and phone number. How can this comment be deleted. I thought I was chatting with an SSA agent but it was on this blog. Please delete or tell me how to delete comment. It was submitted within the first 8 days is April 2025
Naturalized
If SSA needs a copy of a US passport to prove legal status. that is ok but SSA needs to know that it is illegal to copy a Naturalization certificate. It says so it right on the certificate. A Naturalization certificate would have to be presented only in person for viewing.
Ahames
No everyone has a passport. Nor can they afford to pay to get one.
nobody
Good point. There should be a free US passport card given to anyone who wants one who is a US citizen. I wish they would do that.
Leslie D.
The locations may be open but the site is having all kinds of problems today. I cannot see any of my statements or any personal information and you missed a payment to me this month.
Gerrie
Yes if you call the number you get hung up on that was today
Shivam
Appreciate the transparency from SSA. Clarifying these details helps build public trust.
https://www.bustedincounty.com
Duane Y.
If these “claims” were false, it’s because there was so much pushback that the administration had to pull back. They’ll continue to attack Social Security and our other institutions as long as they remain in office.
Alis T.
Thank you for clarifying the status of Social Security Administration (SSA) office closures. It’s reassuring to know that since January 1, 2025, there have been no permanent closures of local field offices. I appreciate the SSA’s commitment to maintaining in-person services, especially for those who rely on them. It’s also good to understand that the recent identification of underutilized spaces, such as small hearing rooms, is aimed at optimizing resources without compromising essential services. Transparency in these matters helps the public stay informed and continue to trust in the SSA’s dedication to serving our communities.
Warm Regards,
Alis from Atozgames
Mary I.
Americans, stand up to the assault on the rule of law and to our Constitution. This is not about political parties, this is an assault on our rights, security and well-being. Many are blinded by their concepts and unable to see the danger our democracy is facing. Unite and protect the Constitution. The rule of law. 🙏
MH
Thank God Americans did stand up for the rule of law by voting in the current administration!
ANGRY V.
WHAT!!!???
Allison T.
Don’t be so sure about how this misadministration ‘respects’ the rule of law. They ignore it!