LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — News 15 Investigates has uncovered chronic staffing shortages at Social Security offices across Louisiana and potential benefit cuts that could cost recipients hundreds of dollars per month by 2032.
Recipients visiting the Social Security office in Lafayette are dealing with heavy wait times because of recent staffing shortages within the agency.
News 15 Investigates has learned the impact in Louisiana is particularly severe, with staffing levels at their lowest in nearly 60 years…