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Yahoo
12 minutes ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Supreme Court Decision On Birthright Citizenship Could Cause Social Security Number 'Chaos'
WASHINGTON – The federal government could have to change how it issues Social Security numbers now that the Supreme Court has said President Donald Trump's order ending birthright citizenship can take effect outside of specific cases where it's been blocked by a lower court. For decades, whenever a baby is born in the U.S., hospitals have notified state vital records agencies, which have in turn notified the Social Security Administration, that a new person needs a Social Security number. The so-called 'enumeration at birth' policy is automatic for the government and simple for parents, who merely check a box on a hospital form. Trump's order, if it takes effect in 30 days, could make the process more complicated, though neither the Social Security Administration nor the White House responded to requests for comment Friday about how it could change. Nancy Altman, president of Social Security Works, a liberal advocacy group that opposes benefit cuts, said the Supreme Court decision, allowing at least partial implementation of Trump's birthright directive, could create 'widespread chaos' and require more Americans to visit Social Security field offices in order to get Social Security numbers for their babies. The order forbids federal agencies to accept or issue documents recognizing citizenship to babies whose mothers are not lawfully present in the United States. The text describes exactly the sort of sending and receiving of documents that occurs through the enumeration at birth process. 'It is the policy of the United States that no department or agency of the United States government shall issue documents recognizing United States citizenship, or accept documents issued by State, local, or other governments or authorities purporting to recognize United States citizenship, to persons: (1) when that person's mother was unlawfully present in the United States and the person's father was not a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident at the time of said person's birth, or (2) when that person's mother's presence in the United States was lawful but temporary, and the person's father was not a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident at the time of said person's birth.' The order specifically mentions Social Security and gives agencies 30 days to issue public guidance about how it would be implemented. The Supreme Court's decision did not address the constitutionality of the order, which is plainly contrary to the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment, but rather the practice of lower courts issuing nationwide injunctions, like the ones several federal judges imposed blocking the birthright order from taking effect. The court said the injunctions can remain, but only to the extent they 'provide complete relief to each plaintiff with standing to sue.' It's likely there will be lots more plaintiffs, class action cases and additional injunctions that could cover wide geographic areas. To the extent the order takes effect, in Altman's telling, the Social Security Administration will have to track court cases and devise some way of determining which babies are eligible for enumeration and which aren't, and that doing so could be extremely difficult. 'It might mean that SSA simply ends its enumeration at birth program, costing huge amounts of money, causing huge inconvenience, and swamping already overwhelmed field offices,' Altman said. Canceling or curtailing Social Security's enumeration at birth program would likely cause a public backlash, one that the Trump administration might like to avoid, since it's the way 99% of babies have received their Social Security numbers since the 1990s. In March, the Social Security Administration canceled vital records contracts with the state of Maine in an act of political retaliation against Maine's Democratic governor. The state notified parents they would have to visit Social Security field offices to get their kids' Social Security numbers, prompting an outcry that forced Social Security to quickly reinstate the contracts. Supreme Court Rules With Trump On Birthright Citizenship — And Chaos May Be Coming Trump Administration Forces Maine Parents To Visit Social Security Offices To Register Newborns (UPDATE) Trump's Victory In Birthright Citizenship Puts Him 1 Step Closer To Being A King
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
When do you get your SSI check for July? See full 2025 schedule
Those who get Supplemental Security Income checks will be getting them on a normal schedule in July. SSI recipients got two checks in May – their May SSI payment issued on May 1 and their June payment on May 30 – because of quirks in the Social Security Administration's calendar. Typically, the payments are issued on the first day of the month, and the May 1 payment went out as expected. But because June 1 fell on a weekend, the payment was sent on May 30, the last business day of May. Payments in July and August will arrive on a more normal schedule, with the July payment issued on Tuesday, July 1, and the August payment on Friday, Aug. 1, according to the SSA calendar. Social Security: 3 reasons I'll be taking benefits long before age 70 SSI beneficiaries will also get two checks in August, October and December. That's because the first date of the following month lands on a weekend or holiday. Here are the dates for SSI payments for the rest of 2025, according to the SSA calendar: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 (Check for July 2025) Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 (Check for August 2025) Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 (Check for September 2025) Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 (Check for October 2025) Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 (Check for November 2025) Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 (Check for December 2025) Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 (Check for January 2026) There are about 7.4 million Americans who may be disabled or have limited resources getting monthly Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments. SSI provides benefits for those with limited income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability. Children with a qualifying disability can also get SSI, according to the Social Security Administration's website. Adults who earn more than $2,019 from work monthly, typically do not qualify for SSI. About one-third of those SSI recipients also get a benefit from Social Security. Those who may be eligible for SSI can begin the application process online, in person at your local Social Security office, or by calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time during the work week. Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY's Trending team. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@ What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: When are July SSI checks sent out? See full 2025 payment schedule
USA Today
5 hours ago
- Business
- USA Today
When do you get your SSI check for July? See full 2025 schedule
Those who get Supplemental Security Income checks will be getting them on a normal schedule in July. SSI recipients got two checks in May – their May SSI payment issued on May 1 and their June payment on May 30 – because of quirks in the Social Security Administration's calendar. Typically, the payments are issued on the first day of the month, and the May 1 payment went out as expected. But because June 1 fell on a weekend, the payment was sent on May 30, the last business day of May. Payments in July and August will arrive on a more normal schedule, with the July payment issued on Tuesday, July 1, and the August payment on Friday, Aug. 1, according to the SSA calendar. Social Security: 3 reasons I'll be taking benefits long before age 70 When are SSI payments sent out for July? See full 2025 payment schedule SSI beneficiaries will also get two checks in August, October and December. That's because the first date of the following month lands on a weekend or holiday. Here are the dates for SSI payments for the rest of 2025, according to the SSA calendar: What is SSI? There are about 7.4 million Americans who may be disabled or have limited resources getting monthly Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments. SSI provides benefits for those with limited income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability. Children with a qualifying disability can also get SSI, according to the Social Security Administration's website. Adults who earn more than $2,019 from work monthly, typically do not qualify for SSI. About one-third of those SSI recipients also get a benefit from Social Security. Those who may be eligible for SSI can begin the application process online, in person at your local Social Security office, or by calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time during the work week. Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY's Trending team. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@ What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day
CNET
6 hours ago
- Business
- CNET
Social Security July 2025: Here's When You'll Get Your Money
July's Social Security payments are here. Here's the full payment schedule for the month. CNET We're less than a week away from the Social Security Administration sending out payments to beneficiaries for the month of July. The last payment for June was sent out just a few days ago, so beneficiaries can begin to look forward to the next round of payments soon. If you're unsure when to expect your payment, we have you covered. Social Security benefits are sent monthly to people who've applied for their retirement, survivor or disability benefits. The payments are sent in waves throughout the month. When you receive your Social Security check is determined by how long you've been receiving benefits, whether you receive additional government benefits or the day of the month you were born. Not sure when you should be receiving your payment? We break it down below. Read on to find out how your payment date is determined, when you should receive your check, and the full payment schedule for the month of July. For more, don't miss why paper Social Security checks will stop being sent out soon. This is when you'll receive your Social Security check Want to know which day of the month you'll receive your check? This is the Social Security and SSDI payment schedule for July. Social Security payment schedule for July 2025 If you have received Social Security since before May 1997 July 3 If your birthday falls between the 1st and 10th of any given month July 9 If your birthday falls between the 11th and 20th of any given month July 16 If your birthday falls between the 21st and 31st of any given month July 23 How to determine your Social Security payment date Social Security payments are typically paid out starting on the second Wednesday of the month. The remaining two payments will be paid out on the following two Wednesdays of the month. Which week you receive your payment depends on your birthdate. There is one big exception, which we'll cover below. Birthdate between Social Security check date 1st and 10th 2nd Wednesday of the month 11th and 20th 3rd Wednesday of the month 21st and 31st 4th Wednesday of the month Other federal benefits will not be sent the same day If you've received Social Security benefits since before May 1997, or receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income, your payment schedule isn't determined by your birthdate. Instead, payments are paid out every month on the same date with a couple of exceptions. Social Security payments will be sent out on the third day of each month, while SSI payments are sent out on the 1st of each month. These dates will sometimes change if the first or the third of the month falls on a weekend or holiday. For example, March 3 of last year fell on a weekend, so Social Security recipients received their March payments two days early, on March 1. The only benefits that are paid on the same schedule are Social Security and Social Security Disability Insurance. Paper Social Security checks are going away soon An executive order from the White House will end the use of paper Social Security checks on Sept. 30. This means all payments after that date will be sent digitally, including direct deposits, debit and credit cards, digital wallets and other real-time payment systems to reduce the overall cost of sending physical checks to beneficiaries. The decision is not surprising when you consider that only 485,766 Social Security checks are mailed each month, which pales in comparison to the 68,104,184 direct deposit payments made each month. While this will undoubtedly be an adjustment period for those people who have been receiving physical checks, moving mailed benefits payments to digital forms will increase security. It's important to note that some exclusions will be made for certain individuals. A missing Social Security check? Try these steps If your check fails to arrive when it's supposed to or not at all, the Social Security Administration suggests waiting three additional mailing days before contacting it. After that, you can call the national toll-free number: 1-800-772-1213. The SSA notes that "wait times to speak to a representative are typically shorter in the morning, later in the week and later in the month." If you're having trouble reaching the SSA through the national number, you can use its office locator to find a local office. For more, see how to apply for Social Security benefits for eligible children and how to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance.
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
US retirement age hits 67 by 2026: Early retirees to lose up to 30% in benefits- what it means for social security income
Representative image T he full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security benefits in the United States will increase to 67 starting in 2026, affecting millions of Americans planning their retirement. Those opting to retire early at age 62 could see up to a 30 per cent reduction in monthly benefits. The change stems from reforms signed into law by former President Ronald Reagan in 1983 to address long-term financial challenges facing the Social Security system. The original Social Security Act, introduced by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935, initially set the retirement age at 65. The FRA has been rising gradually since 1991, increasing by two months per year. It reached 66 in 1996 and will reach 67 in 2026 for individuals turning 65 that year and beyond. Why the retirement age is increasing When the social security act was created, life expectancy in the US was just 61. By 1983, it had risen to over 74, and today it stands at 79. At the same time, the number of workers supporting each retiree has dropped, from 8.6 in 1955 to 2.8 in 2013, placing greater pressure on the system. The 1983 amendment was designed to address these demographic shifts and extend the program's solvency. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ¡Todo a tu favor con Orange! Orange Undo Many Americans claim benefits at age 62 due to financial need, health issues, or concerns about future cuts. However, doing so results in permanently reduced monthly payments. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), claiming benefits at 62 can result in up to a 30 per cent decrease, while delaying retirement until age 70 can significantly increase monthly payouts. A recent report from the Social Security Board of Trustees warns that the Social Security Trust Funds will have enough revenue to pay full benefits only until 2034. After that, without Congressional action, only 81 per cent of scheduled benefits would be payable. This could reduce the average monthly cheque from $1,976 to about $1,600. In 2024, trust fund reserves fell by $67 billion to $2.72 trillion, as program costs continued to exceed income. The funds have been running a deficit since 2010, raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of social security. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
