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Social Security says it’s ‘corrected’ tens of millions of records. Here’s why
The agency said it has added 17 million death dates to records that previously had none and updated citizenship information.
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Social Security says it’s ‘corrected’ tens of millions of records. Here’s why
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Social Security Administration updates millions of incorrect records
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Source context: The announcement did not say how many, if any, corrected records were tied to improper payments or suspected fraud.
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Social Security Administration updates millions of incorrect records
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Social Security says it's corrected tens of millions of records
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Social Security Administration Fixes Millions of Records, Agency Announces
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Social Security Corrects 15% of Active SSNs in Largest Cleanup in 91 Years
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Social Security says it’s ‘corrected’ tens of millions of records. Here’s why
The agency said it has added 17 million death dates to records that previously had none and updated citizenship information.
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Social Security says it's corrected tens of millions of records
The announcement did not say how many, if any, corrected records were tied to improper payments or suspected fraud.
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Social Security Administration updates millions of incorrect records
The Social Security Administration has corrected nearly 60 million records in its database, updating information on citizenship status and adding dates of death as the agency works to improve the accuracy of records used to administer federal benefits. The agency has corrected nearly 15% of active Social Security numbers across a database containing nearly…
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Social Security Corrects 15% of Active SSNs in Largest Cleanup in 91 Years
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced Tuesday that it has corrected records for nearly 15% of all active Social Security numbers (SSN), adding missing death and citizenship data as part of the Trump administration’s drive to curb benefits fraud.