WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal issued text of the following press release:
Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) wrote to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA) expressing serious concern amid ongoing reports that Connecticut residents are unable to access their accounts.
On June 7, 2025, the Social Security Administration transitioned to a new sign on system and Login.gov and ID.me became the only ways Social Security beneficiaries could access their accounts. This system replaced the previous SSA username and password system and were intended to enhance security and prevent fraud.
However, the implementation has created numerous barrier...