3/26/2025
One thing to do today... Learn, engage and help secure Social Security for generations to come
Source: The Washington Post
What Happened?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is facing a severe crisis due to cost-cutting measures and staffing reductions. The SSA website crashed multiple times, preventing millions from accessing benefits. Office staff cuts have led to longer wait times and service disruptions. The agency's anti-fraud team, influenced by Elon Musk's U.S. DOGE Service, has implemented policies that make it harder for beneficiaries to receive services.
Why It Matters
Social Security provides financial support to 73 million Americans, including retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors. Disruptions in service can lead to financial hardship, delayed benefits, and increased vulnerability for millions.
Who It Affects
- Retired workers and their families
- Disabled individuals who rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
- Any worker if you become unable to work due to injury or illness.
- Survivors of deceased beneficiaries who get financial support for families after a loved one passes
- Legal immigrants who need Social Security cards
- Younger generations will rely on Social Security when they retire, so today's policy decisions directly affect their future benefits.
Why Your Voice Matters
Decisions affecting Social Security impact millions, especially vulnerable populations. Public pressure can influence lawmakers to restore funding, improve services, prevent further cuts, and ensure funding for future generations.
Why You Should Care
- Social Security is a lifeline for many, and disruptions could affect your loved ones or future benefits.
- If funding continues to be cut, Social Security could be exhausted in a decade, meaning younger workers are pouring money into a pot they may never get to see.
- Longer wait times and inefficient services create unnecessary stress for beneficiaries.
What You Can Do
Support Restoring SSA Services
- Contact your representatives to demand increased Social Security funding. Find yours using this tool.
- Sign petitions urging Congress to stop SSA budget cuts, such as those on MoveOn or Action Network.
- Spread awareness by sharing information with family, friends, and social media.
Oppose Government Involvement in SSA
- Advocate for privatization of Social Security by contacting policymakers through organizations like Cato Institute and Heritage Foundation.
- Donate to think tanks supporting Social Security reform, such as National Taxpayers Union.
- Encourage self-reliance for retirement by promoting private investment options.
- Attend public forums or town halls discussing Social Security reform.