Incorrect Death Terminations in Social Security Administration Records

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has learned that the Social Security Administration (SSA) processed incorrect death terminations for over 3,000 beneficiaries on August 10 and August 11, 2016. Additionally, SSA processed incorrect death terminations for over 300 Rep Payees, resulting in suspension of the beneficiary represented. The SSA is working to correct…