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People in the US: share your recent experiences of receiving Social Security benefits People in the US: share your recent experiences of receiving social security benefits
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We would like to hear from US Social Security benefit recipients and agency workers about their experiences under the Trump administration We would like to hear from US social security benefit recipients and agency workers about their experiences under the Trump administration
The Social Security Administration (SSA) plans to cut 7000 jobs, about 12% of its workforce as part of the Department of Government Efficiency review of the federal work force.The Social Security Administration (SSA) plans to cut 7000 jobs, about 12% of its workforce as part of the Department of Government Efficiency review of the federal work force.
Nearly 69 million Americans on average per month are set to receive Social Security benefits in 2025, consisting of retired workers, disabled workers, survivors and dependents. These benefits represent 31 percent of income for people over the age of 65 in the US. Nearly 69 million Americans on average per month are set to receive social security benefits in 2025, consisting of retired workers, disabled workers, survivors and dependents. These benefits represent 31 percent of income for people over the age of 65 in the US.
The rushed changes at the SSA by the Trump administration have worsened staff shortages, restricted services and raised concerns among the workforce about the impact on the public.The rushed changes at the SSA by the Trump administration have worsened staff shortages, restricted services and raised concerns among the workforce about the impact on the public.
We would like to hear from agency staff about their experiences in recent months. What are your concerns?We would like to hear from agency staff about their experiences in recent months. What are your concerns?
We would also like to hear from recipients or applicants of Social Security benefits – how have you been affected? We would also like to hear from recipients or applicants of social security benefits – how have you been affected?
You can tell us about your experiences of receiving Social Security using this form.You can tell us about your experiences of receiving Social Security using this form.
Please include as much detail as possible.Please include as much detail as possible.
Please include as much detail as possible.Please include as much detail as possible.
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Please note, the maximum file size is 5.7 MB.Please note, the maximum file size is 5.7 MB.
Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian.Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian.
Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian.Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian.
If you include other people's names please ask them first.If you include other people's names please ask them first.