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On May 7, 2025 Frank Bisignano was sworn in as the new Social Security Commissioner. Mr. Bisignano comes from Fiserv, a leading global payments and financial tech company, where he served as Chairman & CEO.
6 days ago -
Social Security is introducing a way for my Social Security account holders to access their number & card, digitally, so it is not necessary to carry around their Social Security card. Beginning this summer it will be possible to access the number in a secure manner for purposes other than dealing with the Social Security…
2+ weeks ago
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Summer 2021 Newsletter STILL STANDING…AND PRACTICING I published the first issue of Social Security & You in Spring of 1993. Some years I’ve published more issues than others. The most recent issue was dated Spring 2019: over 2 years ago. The world was a much different place then. Especially for me. Read the full newsletter…
4+ years ago -
Spring 2019 Newsletter An Opioid Story I’ve changed his name. Let’s call him Gerald. He was a laborer. And by that I don’t mean that he just did physical work. He was a card-carrying member the Labor’s Union local. And that meant a lot to him. I represented him for Social Security disability and Michigan…
5+ years ago
SOCIAL SECURITY REQUIRING APPOINTMENTS FOR MOST
The AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) Bulletin reports that as of January 2025 Social Security beneficiaries can no longer just drop by their local district office with a question or to get an issue resolved. Most people must call for an appointment. Exceptions are made for military personnel, people with terminal illnesses and those requiring immediate attention (whatever that means).
Staffing issues and growing numbers of walk-in lines are blamed for the change.
Those wanting a face to face meeting must call their local office or the national too free number of (800) 772-1213. Of coursed wait times on hold, already long, can be expected to increase.
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