{"id":147,"date":"2025-04-15T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/talent24h.okdiario.com\/united-states\/?p=147"},"modified":"2025-04-15T06:18:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T11:18:51","slug":"according-to-this-report-millions-of-people-will-not-be-able-to-access-social-security-benefits-from-april-14th-the-new-regulations-oblige-millions-of-people-to-comply-with-this-requirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/talent24h.okdiario.com\/united-states\/according-to-this-report-millions-of-people-will-not-be-able-to-access-social-security-benefits-from-april-14th-the-new-regulations-oblige-millions-of-people-to-comply-with-this-requirement\/","title":{"rendered":"According to this report, millions of people will not be able to access Social Security benefits: From April 14th, the new regulations oblige millions of people to comply with this requirement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Major changes to verification procedures could lead to long-distance travel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Millions of Americans may soon face unexpected obstacles when trying to access their Social Security benefits. Beginning April 14, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will stop offering over-the-phone identity verification for certain services. Instead, individuals who cannot verify their information online will need to visit a local SSA field office in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under these new rules, those applying for benefits or updating direct deposit details\u2014excluding Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients\u2014must either use the SSA\u2019s online tools or make a trip to an office. Experts say this shift is intended to reduce fraudulent claims but could disproportionately affect seniors and people with mobility challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why the upcoming in-person verification requirement may complicate Social Security access for rural seniors?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recent reports suggest that around six million older Americans could have to travel more than 45 miles just to verify their identity. For many, this can be a daunting trip, especially considering that nearly eight million seniors report conditions that limit travel. In states with fewer field offices, like Wyoming or Alaska, the distance to the nearest SSA location can be much greater than 45 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can they fine me if I miss this requirement? The answer is no. However, failing to verify your identity could result in delays or disruptions to receiving benefits, which can feel just as stressful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some states are less affected. California and New York, for example, have multiple SSA offices, so only about 3% of seniors must travel the longer distance. Still, for thousands of beneficiaries nationwide, these changes raise concerns about losing access to essential funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How the new Social Security identity verification changes affect you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are the key factors behind the new changes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n