Posted on 03/21/25
March 20, 2025- In response to the Social Security Administration’s recent decision to require in-person identity verification, AARP South Carolina State Director Charmaine Fuller Cooper who represents the state’s 640,000 members said:
“The Social Security Administration’s abrupt decision to require in-person identity verification will create unnecessary hurdles for older Americans. In South Carolina, some residents may travel well over an hour or more to reach the nearest SSA office. This policy will force even more people and in some cases their family caregivers to make these trips. This creates new barriers for those who rely on Social Security, especially older adults with mobility challenges or limited transportation options…