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Breaking News: Social Security Saves 43 Million Hours With Improved Online Services
Video Transcript
Welcome and thanks for joining us for your Social Security update.
Today we are looking at how new improvements at the Social Security Administration have saved Americans a staggering 43 million hours by making services faster and more convenient.
These changes mean less waiting and more time for you, directly impacting how quickly you can access your benefits and manage your financial needs.
Keep watching as we explain what these upgrades mean for you and how you can take advantage of the latest service options.
Social Security’s digital transformation has delivered a major breakthrough for seniors and other beneficiaries, saving Americans a combined 43 million hours in the past year by streamlining access to services and reducing weight times across every channel.
With these improvements taking effect throughout 2024 and into 2025 for retirees and those receiving Social Security retirement benefits, the most significant change is the ability to manage accounts, check payment status, and request benefit verifications online at any time, eliminating the need for timeconuming office visits or lengthy phone calls.
Disability and SSI recipients benefit from faster claims processing and the introduction of virtual hearings, which help reduce delays and offer flexibility for those with mobility or health challenges.
Automated phone services now handle nearly 90% of routine requests, cutting average wait times for live agent assistance from 24 minutes in July 2024 to just 8 minutes by July 2025.
While in-person office visits for complex needs now average only a six-inute wait thanks to improved appointment systems.
These innovations ensure that whether you are applying for retirement, managing disability benefits, or updating records for SSI, you can complete essential tasks more quickly and with less hassle, freeing up time for other priorities and making Social Security services more accessible for everyone as the agency continues to expand its digital offerings and transparency.
Social Security’s digital upgrades have saved Americans an impressive 43 million hours by reducing weight times and expanding 247 access to essential services.
To benefit from these improvements, create a My Social Security account online and review your account options regularly.
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