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7. So, yeah, you don't own a computer or have a clue what 2FA is?

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Sat Mar 15, 2025, 08:13 PM

Mar 15

Easy-peasy, just come in to your local Social Security office. You say you’re disabled? Well, get a ride then. Just find somebody who’ll take you to the office 200 miles away, since we closed the one in town.

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Two big changes coming to Social Security you need to know about [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 15 OP

Will burden seniors who lack computer skills AND who don't drive. Beartracks Mar 15 #1

and will be compounded by the closing of offices, which means they may have to find a way to travel even further. (n/t) thesquanderer Mar 15 #5

What a bunch of sick assholes. 1WorldHope Mar 15 #2

Apparently, 100% was the policy prior March 2024. And, I'm not sure someone calling in should Silent Type Mar 15 #3

re: "Hopefully, they'll continue to allow people to request a lower payment percentage as in past." thesquanderer Mar 15 #4

"Both decisions have been met with criticism. " AverageOldGuy Mar 15 #6

So, yeah, you don't own a computer or have a clue what 2FA is? Pinback Mar 15 #7

This is not really hyperbole! slightlv Mar 15 #8

I had to have some of my overpayments clawed back about 10 years ago meow2u3 Mar 15 #9

how about building systems that don't require excessive computer skills? Layzeebeaver Mar 15 #10

? $7 billion over 10 years? progressoid Mar 15 #11

So changes have to be made at the SS offices they are closing??? TNNurse Mar 15 #12