At least five of the eight regional heads have decided to leave as the mid-level worker-turned-acting commissioner is said to mull workforce reduction.

At least 10 local Social Security offices are closing, being consolidated or moved into existing federal spaces. Some of these offices were used to conduct in-person hearings and did not offer appointments or provide customer services,

The Social Security Administration (SSA), which is headquartered in Woodlawn, closed two offices this week, putting employees on administrative leave, agency leaders said.