Social Security retirement claims tend to follow a seasonal pattern each year, and they increase over time with the aging of ...

Overall, 52% of Americans say they worry a “great deal” about the Social Security system, up from 43% in 2024, according to ...

The Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency’s shakeup of Social Security has triggered a major surge in claims, as older Americans rush to secure their benefits amid uncertainty.

The surge is disconcerting ... Karen Mccahey moved up her timeline to claim Social Security once President Trump took office. Some of her calculus is rooted in her fears of the Trump administration.

"A surge in Social Security claims would have an immediate impact as it would add more total beneficiaries sooner than expected and draw on the fund sooner than expected," Gammon explained.

although that demographic shift isn't enough to entirely explain this year's surge in claims, the think tank noted. Another cause could be the Social Security Fairness Act, which provides more ...

Recent months have seen a significant increase in Social Security retirement benefit claims, with a 16% rise in March compared to 2024. Amid concerns about future funding shortfalls, experts urge ...

Right now, the Social Security Administration is dealing with a surge in applications ... baby boomers' will turn 65 years old in 2025. Claims this year are up 16% higher than in 2024, and ...

According to Nextgov/FCW, the system flagged fewer than 1% of claims for fraud ... In addition, the Social Security Fairness Act expanded Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million federal ...

Job cuts, office closures, and a 15-percent surge in new Social Security claims in March 2025 suggest that uncertainty is prompting Americans to claim benefits earlier. The federal push for ...