<h1>SSA Plans Major Workforce Cuts, Potentially Laying Off 50% of Employees, Sparking Concerns Over Service Impact</h1> The Social Security Administration (SSA) is planning significant workforce reductions, potentially laying off up to 50% of its 60,000 employees, as part of the Trump administration's effort to reduce the federal workforce. This move, overseen by the Department of Government Efficiency, could impact the agency's ability to serve its 72.5 million beneficiaries, including retirees and children. The plan includes employee reassignments and voluntary separation offers. Critics, including advocacy groups and Democratic lawmakers, warn that these cuts will hinder access to benefits and increase wait times. The SSA's acting commissioner has instructed management to devise a plan for these reductions.