New Delhi, April 1 -- Across the United States, nearly 69 million Americans depend on Social Security payments, making the timing of their arrival a crucial concern. Recent developments have brought the program under scrutiny, with restructuring efforts and changes impacting payments, fraud detection, and federal spending.

The newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has been tasked with overseeing cost-cutting measures within the Social Security program. These measures include job cuts, office closures, revised customer service strategies, and heightened scrutiny for fraud.

Social Security payments are scheduled monthly, with distribution based on birthdates:

Second Wednesday: Birthdates between the ...