Social Security Executive Memorandum Quiz

What type of executive action did President Trump issue regarding Social Security?

• Legislative Bill

• Presidential Proclamation

• Executive Memorandum

• Executive Order

What is the SSA's stance on the executive memorandum issued by President Trump?

• They are unaware of it

• They fully support it

• They are neutral

• They oppose it

What is the goal of the SSA's expanded fraud investigation teams?

• To reduce paperwork

• To increase benefits

• To have dedicated prosecutors in 50 US attorneys offices

• To decrease taxes

What is the 'Are You Alive' project focused on?

• Increasing benefits for retirees

• Investigating wage activity for individuals over 100 years old

• Tracking new Social Security applicants

• Reducing Medicare costs

What major issue did the 2023 audit recommendation highlight?

• Millions of deceased people listed as alive

• Underpayment of benefits

• Lack of SSA staff

• Overpayment of benefits

What is a concern critics have about the memorandum's focus?

• It will reduce benefits for everyone

• It will increase the number of undocumented immigrants

• It will increase taxes

• It is more about politics than stopping fraud

What broader stance does the memorandum fit into according to the administration?

• Decreasing Social Security benefits

• Reducing healthcare costs

• Ending taxpayer subsidization of open borders

• Increasing retirement age

What should individuals do to ensure their Social Security information is correct?

• Check their information on ssa.gov

• Visit a local SSA office

• Wait for a letter from SSA

• Ignore any SSA communications

What is a potential risk of automated checks and flawed data?

• Decreased taxes

• More government jobs

• Increased benefits for all

• Legitimate beneficiaries getting flagged by mistake

Why is it important to stay informed about Social Security changes?

• To protect yourself from potential errors

• To increase your benefits

• To apply for new benefits

• To decrease your taxes