The Social Security Administration will start requiring some recipients to verify their identity in person, starting this month. Those who don’t comply risk having their monthly payments suspended or terminated.
New applicants and those making changes must now go through the verification process, no matter how long they’ve been receiving benefits. The change is part of efforts to cut back on government spending.
The impact will mostly be felt by senior citizens living far away from a Social Security office. The website clarifies that recipients not applying for benefits or changing direct deposit information do not need to contact Social Security for identity verification.
Key details:
* Start date: April 2025
* Affected groups: New applicants and those making changes, especially senior citizens in remote areas
* Changes: No longer allowed online verification through the website
* Consequences: Suspension or termination of benefits if not verified
Source: https://www.nj.com/news/2025/04/social-security-recipients-must-do-this-to-keep-their-benefits.html