As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. In Wyoming, Governor Gordon has declared a public welfare emergency to ensure that food assistance continues (for now), but this can still put pressure on local organizations and food banks dedicated to feeding hungry Wyomingites.
Non-profit organizations in Clearmont, Thermopolis, and Sheridan scored a total of four Community Challenge Grants totaling $31,000, AARP announced this fall.
Non-profit organizations in Clearmont, Thermopolis, and Sheridan scored a total of four Community Challenge Grants totaling $31,000, AARP announced this fall.
While we’re encouraged that SSA is listening to concerns about customer service, we’re not going to take potential improvements for granted. The incoming Social Security Administrator needs to focus on delivering effective and efficient customer service to everyone who needs access to Social Security.
Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed to AARP that beginning April 14, they will allow all claim types to be completed over the telephone as they previously had been.
While confusion continues around ever-changing directives regarding the Social Security Administration (SSA), AARP continues to actively oppose a new policy change to its identity verification process, requiring online or in-person identity verification for new claims and updates to direct deposit accounts that were previously handled via phone.
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