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Social Security ending most phone service for benefits filing

A new Social Security Administration rule would eliminate most phone services when applying for benefits or changing banks. Starting March 31, people would have to first verify their identity online or visit a field office. NewsdayTV’s Virginia Huie reports. Credit: Newsday/Kendall Rodriguez; AP; Photo credit: AP/ Jenny Kane; Getty Images/ Kevin Dietsch

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