AARP Urges Members to Contact Congress Now to Protect Social Security

AARP is calling on its members to contact Congress to protect Social Security, which provides essential financial support to 68 million retirees, people with disabilities, and their families. The call to action follows the Social Security Administration's (SSA) announcement of a significant workforce reduction, aiming to cut its staff by 12.3% to 50,000 employees. This move raises concerns about the agency's ability to maintain timely payments and quality customer service. Recent reports indicate increased wait times for assistance and delays in processing disability claims, with some individuals waiting up to eight months for decisions.

In response, AARP has mobilized its members, facilitating over a million messages to lawmakers, advocating for increased funding and resources to improve SSA services. The organization emphasizes the importance of Social Security, especially as it approaches its 90th anniversary, and urges Congress to ensure the program remains reliable and accessible for current and future beneficiaries.

For more information or to participate in advocacy efforts, visit this article on AARP's official website.

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