They warn that it is already understaffed and that further cuts, including the possible closure of the Presque Isle office, could lead to major disruptions for 355,000 older and disabled Mainers.
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Maine under attack? Trump-Mills clash is followed by chaos and confusion
The president singled out Maine’s governor in a Feb. 21 meeting at the White House; she replied, ‘See you in court.’ Some national observers say Maine is feeling the consequences.
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Social Security and scam awareness
NATION — Social Security imposter scams continue to be widespread across the United States. Scammers use tactics to deceive you into providing sensitive information or money. If you receive a suspicious letter, text, email, or call, do not respond. We will NEVER: Text or email images of an employee’s official government identification. Suspend your Social […]
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Social Security reverses course, will allow Maine parents to register newborns at hospital
The reversal by the Trump administration occurred less than a day after the news had spread to health care providers, sparking criticism and questions from Maine’s congressional delegation.
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Newborns’ Social Security numbers now harder to get
Starting immediately, parents will have to visit a Social Security office in order to receive a Social Security number for their newborn child.
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Social Security now requires Maine parents to visit an agency office to register newborns
The change — immediately criticized by pediatric health advocates — eliminates a program that allowed parents to fill out a form at the hospital to secure a Social Security number for their children.
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Sen. Collins celebrates expansion of Social Security benefits
The Republican senator co-authored the new law, signed by President Biden Sunday, which she said will expand Social Security benefits for more than 25,000 Mainers.
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Thousands of Mainers expect to see boost in Social Security under bill before President Biden
If signed into law, the Social Security Fairness Act co-authored by Maine Sen. Susan Collins would increase benefits for nearly 3 million teachers, law enforcement officers, firefighters and other public employees nationwide.
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Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees
The bipartisan bill — co-authored by Maine Sen. Susan Collins — will eliminate longtime reductions to Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million people who receive pensions from work in government or public service jobs.
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Senate advances Social Security Fairness Act
The bill co-sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins of Maine would eliminate limits on Social Security benefits for public sector employees, including teachers and firefighters.