Social Security Backtracks on DOGE Phone Service Cuts

It's unclear how much DOGE tried to cut Social Security phone services
The Washington Post published an article (archived) titled "Social Security, facing pressure from DOGE, weighs big cuts to phone service." The story alleged that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative championed by Elon Musk was attempting to push the Social Security Administration (SSA) to cut its telephone service for claims processing and direct deposit transactions.
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SSA officials were weighing eliminating telephone support for claims processing and direct-deposit account transactions.
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The shift would have directed elderly and disabled people to rely on the internet and in-person field offices to process their claims.
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The Social Security Administration said Wednesday it is eliminating telephone service for direct-deposit account transactions. The agency said the move is meant to eliminate the risk of fraud associated with changing bank-account information by telephone.
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Social Security will no longer let people change bank information by phone, alleging the practice is behind direct deposit fraud.
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