India, March 25 -- Two days before the March 26 payment date, the Social Security Administration (SSA) hinted at potential layoffs. In its 'Transparency and Accountability' release on Monday, the agency stated that it has 'identified opportunities to optimize its workforce by offering voluntary opportunities'.

The release was published on the same day Axios cited sources to report that the SSA is rushing cuts to phone service at the White House's request. The media outlet added that the changes 'will strain the already struggling Social Security system and could even deprive some people of benefits entirely'.

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