In recent weeks, Graham & Mauer social security attorneys have received calls and emails from concerned Pennsylvanians asking “is social security being cut?” The concerns stem from recent changes in the federal government.
The new administration has promised that social security “won’t be touched” according to administration representatives. However, it was recently announced that the administration plans to eliminate 7,000 SSA workers through the new DOGE initiatives. The purpose is cost-cutting to save money for the federal government. The significant reduction in workers has some worried about social security.
Is Social Security Being Cut?
But if benefits are not being touched, then will the cuts to staffing make a difference?
According to some sources, in addition to the lay offs and eliminated positions, some social security workers may be reassigned or retrained. These changes could cause delays in benefit processing or evaluation of claims. Appeals already take months to resolve, but there is no word yet on whether fewer staff will increase the wait time.
How long does an appeal take? After being denied social security, a claimant must file for a Reconsideration. After that they can move on to the Hearing Stage. In many cases, this takes months if not over a year to work through the entire process. Offices that now have fewer staff will likely see an increase in wait times.
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