Social Security Administration curtails in-person requirement to prove identity

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March 26 (UPI) -- The Social Security Administration on Wednesday announced the delay of the rollout of an anti-fraud measure by two weeks and curtailing the number of benefits applicants affected. The policy was set to take effect Sunday, and would have required all people filing benefit applications who cannot verify their identities through an online "my Social Security" account to visit a field office. Advertisement There are 1,200 field offices in the United States. About 65% of the