Social Security Addressing Aged Records
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) today shared its significant progress in identifying and correcting beneficiary records of people 100 years old or older. The data reported in the media represent people who do not have a date of death associated with their record. While these people may not be receiving benefits, it is important for the agency to maintain accurate and complete records.
“I thank President Trump for highlighting these inconsistencies during his speech last night to a joint session of Congress,” said Lee Dudek, Acting Commissioner of Social Security. “We are steadfast in our commitment to root out fraud, waste, and abuse in our programs, and actively correcting the inconsistencies with missing dates of death.”
The agency follows long established program integrity initiatives that identify people who have a higher likelihood of being deceased due to their age or incomplete death reports. For example, SSA receives data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of individuals who have not used Medicare Part A or Part B for three or more years. SSA uses the data as an indicator to select and prioritize cases of individuals age 90 or older, who are currently in pay status and living in the United States, to determine continued eligibility for Social Security benefits. The agency attempts to conduct an interview with these individuals to verify they are still alive. If the agency identifies someone is deceased, it immediately stops payment and reports any suspicions of fraud to SSA’s Office of the Inspector General.
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Robert S.
I think the social security administration does a wonderful job. I’m sure the current administration, will correct whatever problems there are.
Anna J.
I want to make sure you have my husband as deceased. He died /8/151996 from lungs cancer caused by Agent Orange . I think it may have been transmitted to my so. He is not deceased but has spots on his lungs. Also tested positive to Agents Orange and Asbestic from the Navy. My husband never drew a penny of his social security.
Manja Y.
Thank you for this REAL information. What has been touted on the social media by Mr. Musk is inaccurate. This incorrect information is being spread and some folks aren’t looking any further to verify it. It’s being used to further his agenda and it is simply wrong!!
Thanks for setting the record straight.
Paul
If there is NO date of death (DOD), then how can the SS system assure itself that the $$$ are not going out to some entity???
FREDY
THIS MAKES NO SECNT.
Sue i.
Please provide an update on the instances of fraud found. I’m guessing it is minuscule. Trump is using fraud claims to drastically cut costs, which will cause chaos, which will allow him to demand privatization to fix the chaos he caused. Privatization will enrich his buddies and reduce benefits for Americans. 🤬
Bunnysh
You have that right
Kathleen Y.
This has been going on for years and no one questioned it! Keep it up Trump 🇺🇸
Stacy
A lot of us already knew the process or how you handle this process. We didn’t need Elon musk to find this out.
Michael C.
I would like to see periodically an update of how many of these were receiving checks and are going after them and try to get some of the money back.
I wonder how many people under 90 getting checks and are deceased.
Anna J.
Just me I am 71 almost 72. I get Sovial Security and Militay pension. We were retired Military. Also. So I get a widows pension. He died service connected.
Patricia V.
You should not disclose your age in this public site. It’s better to state, “those who are 70 and 71 years of age” in general to protect you. Thanks.
Stephen B.
This has already been addressed and is a waste of time. It has to do with the computing system used. No one 150 years old is receiving SS, so why are you bothering us with this as if it is relevant?