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Navigating Social Security's Challenges
This chapter examines the hurdles individuals face when verifying their identity for social security benefits amid bureaucratic shifts, particularly through online systems like ID.me. It discusses the implications of these changes on access to assistance for vulnerable populations and the historical and political contexts influencing current social security policies. The dialogue raises concerns about public trust and the future viability of social security as a safety net, especially among younger generations wary of receiving benefits.
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