CNET

Locking Your Social Security Number Can Protect You From Identity Theft – Here's How It Works

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...
University of Wyoming

Social Security Number Information

A Social Security Number (SSN) is needed for employment in the United States. Students and scholars are eligible to apply if they are employed in the US or have been offered a job. If you are paid in ...

Social Security chief gives update on changes to customer experience

Bisignano spoke about the agency's "enhanced workflows" even as the SSA faces staff reductions under the Trump administration.
NPR

Efforts to shrink Social Security's phone wait times are putting a strain elsewhere

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently reassigned a small share of its field office employees in an effort to bring down lengthy wait times for the agency's national 800 phone number.