New Social Security chief refutes claims of deceased people over 100 years old getting checks
People who are listed as over 100 years old in the Social Security system are "not necessarily receiving benefits," the new head of the agency said Wednesday, contradicting claims that tens of millions of dead people over that age are receiving checks.
How many people over 100 receive Social Security benefits?
Here's how many Social Security retirement checks go out to people 99 and older. Hint: It's far fewer than Trump claims.
What is known about those over 100 years of age receiving Social Security checks?
Recent claims about centenarians receiving Social Security benefits have sparked controversy. The Social Security Administration clarifies the situation, addressing misconceptions and highlighting the complexities of their record-keeping system.
Tens of millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims
The Trump administration is falsely claiming tens of millions of dead people over 100 years old are receiving improper Social Security payments
Acting Social Security commissioner clarifies claims about people older than 100 getting benefits
The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner on Wednesday clarified claims prompted by Elon Musk and President Trump about centenarians receiving monthly payouts.  “I also want
150-year-olds are not receiving Social Security payments
No one has ever lived that long, but a misleading spreadsheet from Elon Musk purports to show they’re still in the safety net agency’s files.
Millions of Dead People on Social Security? The Agency’s Own Data Says Otherwise.
The database includes millions of Americans who are probably dead but who have no death records. But they generally don’t collect checks, as Musk and Trump suggest.
Are millions of dead people really receiving Social Security benefits?
The Trump administration claims that millions of people over 100 years old receive Social Security, but official data tells a different story.
Digging into Elon Musk's claims that people over 150 years old are collecting Social Security
Elon Musk has recently made several claims that 150-year-olds are receiving Social Security benefits. So the CBS News Confirmed team looked for evidence of improper payments or potential fraud. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhonna Tarrant breaks down what they found.
As DOGE continues federal budget cuts, Elon Musk turns focus to people over 100 receiving Social Security benefits
Amid efforts to cut wasteful federal spending, there's new scrutiny on just how long some Social Security beneficiaries have been receiving payments.
They’re 100 Years Old—and Still Doing People’s Taxes
Some tax professionals keep crunching numbers into their 90s and beyond ...
Are People Over 100 Receiving Social Security Benefits? What We Know
A 2023 audit of Social Security revealed that 18.9 million people in the Social Security database were listed as 100 years or ...