Social Security Administration News

Massachusetts Woman Arrested for Workers’ Compensation Benefits Fraud

A Norwood, Massachusetts, woman was arrested in connection with fraudulently receiving federal workers’ compensation benefits and disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Karen Nolan was indicted on two counts of theft of public funds and two counts of …

Two California Insurers Agree to Change Use of Death Master File

California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones announced multi-million dollar settlement agreements with Guardian Life and Pacific Life related to their use of the Social Security Administration’s Death Master File database. Both insurers agreed to reform their business practices and use the …

NYPD, FDNY Retirees Among Dozens Charged With Disability Fraud

More than 100 retirees, most of whom worked for the New York City police and fire departments, were charged with stealing benefits from a federal disability program by lying about psychiatric conditions. Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. said Tuesday …