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FakeNoose

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2. This is hardest for those who need to initiate their claim for benefits

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Nov 7, 2025, 09:21 AM

Nov 7

Most of us who already receive benefits are getting direct deposits regularly and on-time.

I haven't needed to visit the SSA office in Pittsburgh since my benefits went into effect. Luckily I was able to make arrangements during Biden's term about 4 years ago. (The Covid lockdown was over by then.) It was a positive experience for me then, but I hate to think what it would be like now.

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Staffing shortages impact some Social Security offices. Here's the latest. [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 7 OP

They be lying Puppyjive Nov 7 #1

I feel so reassured by the statement that they issued. NOT! SupportSanity Nov 7 #4

This is hardest for those who need to initiate their claim for benefits FakeNoose Nov 7 #2

I initiated mine in 2023 (effective 2024) and although it was "busy" BumRushDaShow Nov 7 #3

The employees are stressed Puppyjive Nov 7 #5

Well back when I was at my local office BumRushDaShow Sunday #7

bookmarking - SSA info matters yellow dahlia Sunday #6