The Social Security Administration dismissed reports of the agency permanently shutting down some of its offices, saying that such discussions are only taken after consulting with local congressional officials.
“Recent reports in the media that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is permanently closing local field offices are false,” the agency said in a March 27 statement.
Lee Dudek, acting commissioner of Social Security, said the SSA has “not permanently closed any local field offices this year.” The agency added that they have not made any announcement for the permanent closure of such offices since Jan. 1.
However, “from time to time, SSA must temporarily close a local field office for reasons such as weather, damage, or facilities issues,” said the agency, adding that these are not permanent shutdowns, and that the offices are reopened “when the issues are resolved.”…