Social Security news and trends

DOGE Plans to Update Outdated SSA Coding Language
Disbursements // March 30, 2025

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly working on an overhaul of Social Security Administration (SSA) computer systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

The US’s $750 Million Bet: Ending Paper Checks to Drive Digital Finance
Payment Methods // March 28, 2025

The federal government’s move to eliminate paper checks by Sept. 30 signals a massive shift toward digital transactions, potentially saving the Treasury $750 million. This transition, driven by an executive order, could accelerate the adoption of real-time payments across government and business. PYMNTS breaks it...

Bisignano Tells Senate SSA Hearing: ‘I’ve Spent My Career Protecting PII’
Politics // March 25, 2025

Fiserv CEO and Chairman of the Board Frank Bisignano is among the Trump administration nominees being considered by the Senate Finance Committee to join the Social Security Administration (SSA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Fiserv CEO Wants to Tap AI to Find Social Security Fraud 
artificial intelligence // March 25, 2025

In his years at companies like Fiserv, Frank Bisignano has cultivated a reputation as a fixer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Interviews & Exclusives
Why Tokenized Data Remains Vulnerable

July 09, 2018
Beyond the buzzword that is tokenization, the reality is that replacing sensitive data with unique identifiers is not the bulletproof method that some may think it is. That’s because standards are lacking, and according to GEOBRIDGE CTO Jason Way, who describes the “extra mile” that firms must travel in making sure that tokens are unique and data is secure.

Person Present: The Future Of Card Not Present Identity Verification

December 13, 2017
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Quick Reads
Fiserv Names Michael Lyons CEO as Ex-Chief Heads Social Security

May 07, 2025
With its previous CEO headed to Washington, Fiserv has picked a new chief executive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

DOGE Plans to Update Outdated SSA Coding Language

March 30, 2025
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly working on an overhaul of Social Security Administration (SSA) computer systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Fiserv CEO Wants to Tap AI to Find Social Security Fraud 

March 25, 2025
In his years at companies like Fiserv, Frank Bisignano has cultivated a reputation as a fixer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Social Security Boss Quits as DOGE Digs Into Sensitive Data

February 18, 2025
America’s top Social Security official has reportedly resigned following a clash with Elon Musk’s efficiency group. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...