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Social security cuts leave millions facing 40 mile drives

JD_co
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https://www.thedailybeast.com/social-security-cuts-leave-millions-facing-40-mile-drives/

"Millions of seniors will soon be forced to drive hours to access their Social Security benefits as the Trump administration moves to eliminate phone services, a new analysis shows. Starting April 14, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will require applicants for retirement benefits and those updating direct deposit info to either apply online or visit a field office in person.

Phone options—used by more than 4 in 10 retirees applying for benefits, according to SSA data—will no longer be available. But nearly 6 million seniors live more than 46.6 miles roundtrip from a field office—twice the average distance an elderly person travels in a day—according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Some benefits, such as survivors’ claims, can’t be filed online—making an in-person visit the only option for grieving families. Rural residents face the steepest barriers."

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  • AnnaAnna
    Some benefits, such as survivors’ claims, can’t be filed online—making an in-person visit the only option for grieving families.
    One way to get kill off old people. Maybe they will starve or end up in the street and just die like we DOGErs planned.
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