Unraveling the Mistakenly Deceased

This chapter examines the alarming inaccuracies in the Social Security Administration's death records that lead to tens of thousands of living individuals being mistakenly classified as deceased each year. It highlights the personal and financial consequences faced by these individuals, along with the bureaucratic challenges of correcting such errors. The discussion also emphasizes the need for systemic reforms and the importance of vigilant monitoring of one's financial records to avoid the repercussions of these administrative mishaps.