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Skittles

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10. this is what I see

Tue Mar 25, 2025, 07:44 PM

Mar 2025

You do need to visit a Social Security office to prove your identity if you don't create an account to apply for cash benefits or change direct deposit information, or to finish an application started on the telephone or if using a paper application, including claims filed by third parties.1 day ago

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Anyone know if this is true? That every social security must prove their identity? [View all] Demsrule86 Mar 2025 OP

It is my understanding that only if you are moving or changing direct deposit information that this is required SheltieLover Mar 2025 #1

That is what I thought too. This website is for the disabled and seniors. Demsrule86 Mar 2025 #2

Does it not specify when one needs to take this action? SheltieLover Mar 2025 #5

You can read it online but it says April. Demsrule86 Mar 2025 #9

I was wondering the same thing. I'll bet there is going to be a mass run to the SS offices on that day. kerry-is-my-prez Mar 2025 #57

What about applying for the first time for retirement benefits? flamingdem Mar 2025 #3

I think you would need to go in person. They won't let you do it online. Demsrule86 Mar 2025 #4

What about over phine? SheltieLover Mar 2025 #8

It says in person. Demsrule86 Mar 2025 #11

Im ok, considering, thx. Hru? SheltieLover Mar 2025 #13

this is what I see Skittles Mar 2025 #10

That is what I thought to. But this says you won't receive a check until you do so. Demsrule86 Mar 2025 #15

where does it say anything about on-site visiting Skittles Mar 2025 #19

I posted the article link. I have new/ old eBay iPad so I have some difficulty. It seems to be legit. Demsrule86 Mar 2025 #21

That's quite the run-on sentence. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2025 #27

I read this several times EndlessWire Mar 2025 #52

they wouldn't Skittles Mar 2025 #54

You can still apply online SickOfTheOnePct Mar 2025 #39

No. An in-person visit is only required if you cannot establish your identity Ms. Toad Mar 2025 #40

Thank you! flamingdem Mar 2025 #49

An article I read today said that "some" will have to verify in person, Jack Valentino Mar 2025 #60

Used to be able to initiate Disability & retirement via phone SheltieLover Mar 2025 #7

Hell, you used to be signed up automatically. Demsrule86 Mar 2025 #22

Really? SheltieLover Mar 2025 #23

I think that is what is changing - Ms. Toad Mar 2025 #41

my understanding is that if you have the "proper" documents to apply online, you can, but not on the phone. halobeam Mar 2025 #48

I'm getting close to my time to apply flamingdem Mar 2025 #50

I can't say I blame you halobeam Mar 2025 #55

I don't see anything at that website that discusses proof of identity. Ms. Toad Mar 2025 #6

The use of "pensioners" is suspect, too, right? TommyT139 Mar 2025 #30

Here's what the has been reported over the past 2 weeks... Eugene Mar 2025 #12

The online identification has been there for a while, Ms. Toad Mar 2025 #42

Thank you! flamingdem Mar 2025 #51

I could have sworn this was always a thing, and I really don't have a problem with proving your I'd to collect SS. msfiddlestix Mar 2025 #14

Really? I do. Especially after they have closed down multiple social security offices. Demsrule86 Mar 2025 #17

Absolutely! SheltieLover Mar 2025 #24

Thanks! Demsrule86 Mar 2025 #28

Yw! SheltieLover Mar 2025 #37

ok, So the issue really isn't about proving your identity, cuz I had to prove mine several years ago msfiddlestix Mar 2025 #38

You were permitted to go in person to start your ID, Ms. Toad Mar 2025 #43

Back in 2013 I wasn't aware it could be done on line, it never occurred to me that it was a thing. msfiddlestix Mar 2025 #45

The point of requiring in person visits now, Ms. Toad Mar 2025 #46

Gotcha, that is the point. Requiring proof of citizen ship has to be done in person is about bogging down the process. msfiddlestix Mar 2025 #56

Only if you change your deposit information or sign up for the first time. totodeinhere Mar 2025 #16

Thank God. Demsrule86 Mar 2025 #18

Also informing re spouse death? TommyT139 Mar 2025 #31

More Info Demsrule86 Mar 2025 #20

I wonder what the last paragraph means? SheltieLover Mar 2025 #25

They intend to fuck us over- no doubt. Demsrule86 Mar 2025 #26

Oh I have no doubt. SheltieLover Mar 2025 #36

That's just a bunch of gibberish. Ms. Toad Mar 2025 #44

I only trust what's on the SS government website. Nothing else. mucholderthandirt Mar 2025 #29

That is true. I checked the site and it seemed OK. Demsrule86 Mar 2025 #32

I found this website dated today radical noodle Mar 2025 #33

I hope this is correct flamingdem Mar 2025 #53

This is bdamomma Mar 2025 #34

I think they will move in that direction of moniss Mar 2025 #35

We had to, when we applied for Medicare Retrograde Mar 2025 #47

I could be wrong, but Rachel just said that IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN..... a kennedy Mar 2025 #58

I was on yesterday and had to redo my ID.gov tinymontgomery Mar 2025 #59