WisDems: ICYMI: Social Security sees reduced services and staffing during government shutdowns

“We are unable to do benefit verification letters. (Social Security recipients) would need that letter to keep their housing. If they’re in low-income housing and they don’t have access to the internet, they would have to come into the field office and request a letter. We can’t provide those. We can’t address overpayments at this time.” — Jessica LaPointe, Madison based Social Security field offi...