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SSA Commissioner Briefs Social Security Advisory Board on Major Customer Service Improvements

On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano met with Social Security Advisory Board (SSAB) members Amy Shuart, Chair; Bob Joondeph; Jagadeesh Gokhale; and Nancy Altman to provide an update on the significant customer service improvements...
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