Some states have experienced more than 10 percent staffing losses at Social Security field offices, according to a new report.

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Why It Matters

The Social Security Administration (SSA) pays out benefits to tens of millions of Americans, and the agency's field offices provide vital in-person services.

But the agency has undergone various changes since President Donald Trump's second administration began in January. In tandem with various other federal departments, staffing culls have taken place, with the agency announcing in February that it planned to cut staff numbers from 57,000 to 50,000.

What To Know

Between March 2024 and March 2025, Social Security field offices lost nearly 5 percent of their staff, according to union data

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