Andy Markowitz

Change comes as backlog grows for pending retirement and survivor benefit applications

CEO says organization is ‘doubling down’ on fight to strengthen the program

Offsets to Social Security income taxes and efforts to boost paid leave are on the table in Congress

Agency had announced plans to fully withhold benefits to correct past payment errors

Work, taxes and age all factor into whether you qualify

AARP reiterates customer-service concerns as buyouts cut staff at local sites

AARP reiterates customer-service concerns as buyouts cut staff at local sites

AARP reiterates customer-service concerns as buyouts cut staff at local sites

Vast majority of applicants won’t be forced to go to SSA office in person to apply for benefits

Vast majority of applicants won’t be forced to go to SSA office in person to apply for benefits