The Social Security Administration backed off planned cuts to phone services for disabled and some elderly Americans applying for benefits amid an uproar from advocates.

In the last-minute switch, the SSA delayed DOGE-induced changes following a firestorm of nationwide complaints.

The Social Security Administration has postponed a plan to cut phone services for Americans applying for benefits, while offering an olive branch to the most vulnerable. The administration's initial announcement that people filing claims would need to verify their identity online or in person starting Monday drew an uproar from advocates,