Social Security Administration, Musk

Are 150-year-olds collecting social security? What to know about Musk's claims
Elon Musk says the Department of Government Efficiency has found rampant fraud at the Social Security Administration. But that may not be the case, and an aging computer system could instead be to blame.
Trump, Musk Exaggerate Scale of Improper Social Security Payments to the Dead
President Donald Trump incorrectly interpreted data shared by Elon Musk when he falsely claimed on Feb. 18 that “millions and millions of people over 100 years old” receive improper benefits from Social Security.
Social Security Administration: DOGE Cannot Make Changes to Benefit Payments
The acting Social Security Commissioner released a statement that the agency will uphold SSA's history of protecting benefits and data amid concerns about DOGE access.
Elon Musk could change the payment of Social Security pensions: We know this at the moment
In a bold move, the acting head of the Social Security Administration has denied Elon Musk's request for confidential beneficiary information, aiming to protect sensitive data amidst plans for public spending cuts.
Social Security head clarifies Musk’s claims
The new head of the Social Security Administration said Wednesday that deceased centenarians are "not necessarily receiving benefits," contradicting claims that tens of millions of dead people over the age of 100 are getting payments from the agency.
‘Entitlements’: Is Elon Musk saying he slash 500 billion dollars spent on programs like Social Security and Medicare?
Elon Musk called things like Social Security and Medicare “entitlements.” Do you know who gets Social Security and Medicare? People who are retired, disabled, and those who are 65 or older. Musk was speaking at CPAC when he spoke about the 500 billion dollars a year spend on these two programs.
Musk hints at cutting $500 billion from 'entitlements' like Social Security and Medicare
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk — whose net worth is just shy of $400 billion — just dropped a hint that he may be eyeing significant cuts to earned benefits programs like Social Security and Medicare in the future.

Latest predictions are in — what it means for retirees

Social Security worker who was fired for aiding DOGE is made acting boss within days
Leland Dudek’s weekend started with a phone call removing him from his job at the Social Security Administration after giving ...
Politifact10h
Elon Musk’s chart doesn’t prove millions of centenarians fraudulently get Social Security benefits
We did not find evidence that millions of implausibly old people receive Social Security payments. Recent Social Security Administration data shows that about 89,000 people ages 99 and older receive ...
16 Social Security facts that all divorced spouses should know about benefits
Divorce may be complicated, but Social Security benefits after divorce are simpler than you might think. Keep reading to ...
DOGE Reveals Social Security Administration Cuts
The unofficial government department has so far identified savings of just over $232 million with regards to the SSA alone.
News Nation on MSN18h
How many people over 100 receive Social Security benefits?
Here’s how many Social Security retirement checks go out to people 99 and older. Hint: It’s far fewer than Trump claims.
Social Security Administration acting commissioner steps down
Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner Michelle King has stepped down from her role at the agency, a Trump ...
Social Security Chief Issues Update on DOGE Involvement
Lee Dudek, the new acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, said DOGE staffers won't be able make changes ...
New Social Security chief contradicts claims that millions of dead people are getting payouts
The new head of the Social Security Administration says deceased centenarians are “not necessarily receiving benefits." ...