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47. We had to, when we applied for Medicare

Tue Mar 25, 2025, 11:38 PM

Mar 25

they had an on-line verification system that didn't work all that well at the time (ten years ago), so we ended up going to the local Social Security office. It was a moderately long wait, but the human we talked to was competent, friendly, and knew most of the problems in the system so we were able to get everything resolved in a matter of minutes.

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Anyone know if this is true? That every social security must prove their identity? [View all] Demsrule86 Mar 25 OP

It is my understanding that only if you are moving or changing direct deposit information that this is required SheltieLover Mar 25 #1

That is what I thought too. This website is for the disabled and seniors. Demsrule86 Mar 25 #2

Does it not specify when one needs to take this action? SheltieLover Mar 25 #5

You can read it online but it says April. Demsrule86 Mar 25 #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 26 #57

What about applying for the first time for retirement benefits? flamingdem Mar 25 #3

I think you would need to go in person. They won't let you do it online. Demsrule86 Mar 25 #4

What about over phine? SheltieLover Mar 25 #8

It says in person. Demsrule86 Mar 25 #11

Im ok, considering, thx. Hru? SheltieLover Mar 25 #13

this is what I see Skittles Mar 25 #10

That is what I thought to. But this says you won't receive a check until you do so. Demsrule86 Mar 25 #15

where does it say anything about on-site visiting Skittles Mar 25 #19

I posted the article link. I have new/ old eBay iPad so I have some difficulty. It seems to be legit. Demsrule86 Mar 25 #21

That's quite the run-on sentence. greatauntoftriplets Mar 25 #27

I read this several times EndlessWire Mar 26 #52

they wouldn't Skittles Mar 26 #54

You can still apply online SickOfTheOnePct Mar 25 #39

No. An in-person visit is only required if you cannot establish your identity Ms. Toad Mar 25 #40

Thank you! flamingdem Mar 26 #49

An article I read today said that "some" will have to verify in person, Jack Valentino Mar 26 #60

Used to be able to initiate Disability & retirement via phone SheltieLover Mar 25 #7

Hell, you used to be signed up automatically. Demsrule86 Mar 25 #22

Really? SheltieLover Mar 25 #23

I think that is what is changing - Ms. Toad Mar 25 #41

my understanding is that if you have the "proper" documents to apply online, you can, but not on the phone. halobeam Mar 26 #48

I'm getting close to my time to apply flamingdem Mar 26 #50

I can't say I blame you halobeam Mar 26 #55

I don't see anything at that website that discusses proof of identity. Ms. Toad Mar 25 #6

The use of "pensioners" is suspect, too, right? TommyT139 Mar 25 #30

Here's what the has been reported over the past 2 weeks... Eugene Mar 25 #12

The online identification has been there for a while, Ms. Toad Mar 25 #42

Thank you! flamingdem Mar 26 #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 25 #14

Really? I do. Especially after they have closed down multiple social security offices. Demsrule86 Mar 25 #17

Absolutely! SheltieLover Mar 25 #24

Thanks! Demsrule86 Mar 25 #28

Yw! SheltieLover Mar 25 #37

ok, So the issue really isn't about proving your identity, cuz I had to prove mine several years ago msfiddlestix Mar 25 #38

You were permitted to go in person to start your ID, Ms. Toad Mar 25 #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 25 #45

The point of requiring in person visits now, Ms. Toad Mar 25 #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 26 #56

Only if you change your deposit information or sign up for the first time. totodeinhere Mar 25 #16

Thank God. Demsrule86 Mar 25 #18

Also informing re spouse death? TommyT139 Mar 25 #31

More Info Demsrule86 Mar 25 #20

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

They intend to fuck us over- no doubt. Demsrule86 Mar 25 #26

Oh I have no doubt. SheltieLover Mar 25 #36

That's just a bunch of gibberish. Ms. Toad Mar 25 #44

I only trust what's on the SS government website. Nothing else. mucholderthandirt Mar 25 #29

That is true. I checked the site and it seemed OK. Demsrule86 Mar 25 #32

I found this website dated today radical noodle Mar 25 #33

I hope this is correct flamingdem Mar 26 #53

This is bdamomma Mar 25 #34

I think they will move in that direction of moniss Mar 25 #35

We had to, when we applied for Medicare Retrograde Mar 25 #47

I could be wrong, but Rachel just said that IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN..... a kennedy Mar 26 #58

I was on yesterday and had to redo my ID.gov tinymontgomery Mar 26 #59