Elon Musk’s budget cuts hit SSA offices: See the full list of Social Security Administration office closures

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has implemented significant budget cuts, resulting in the closure of multiple Social Security Administration (SSA) offices across the United States. According to Newsweek, 47 SSA offices have either closed or are scheduled for closure, affecting regions in the Southeast, Midwest, Northeast, and Western US.

Southeast hit the hardest

The Southeastern US has been the most affected, with nearly half of all closures occurring in Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Arkansas. In Georgia, SSA offices in Brunswick, Columbus, Gainesville, Thomasville, and Vidalia have been permanently closed, according to the news report. Also, Alabama, Arkansas, and North Carolina each have four Social Security offices set for closure under DOGE’s cost-cutting measures.

DOGE's initiative seeks to lower federal spending by removing underutilized assets, including SSA offices. This effort is part of a larger strategy to balance the budget by reducing unnecessary costs.

Here is the list of affected offices:

Georgia: Brunswick, Columbus, Gainesville, Thomasville, Vidalia

Alabama: Anniston, Cullman, Gadsden, Jasper

Arkansas: Batesville, Forrest City, Jonesboro, Texarkana

North Carolina: Elizabeth City, Franklin, Greenville, Roanoke Rapids

Texas: Abilene, Nacogdoches, Victoria

New York: Horseheads, Poughkeepsie, White Plains

Mississippi: Grenada, Greenwood, Meridian

SSA office closures spark concerns

These closures have sparked concerns about service accessibility for millions of Social Security beneficiaries who depend on timely benefits and in-person assistance.

DOGE’s budget cuts and Social Security Administration office closures could significantly impact beneficiaries, especially the elderly and disabled, by limiting access to essential services. Fewer service locations may result in longer wait times and increased difficulties in receiving necessary support.

SSA workforce reduction plans

In a February news release, the SSA announced that agency employees should prepare for “significant workforce reductions.” The restructuring could lead to employee layoffs, reassignment, or the elimination of certain positions.

“Reassignments may be involuntary and may require retraining for new workloads,” the release stated.

Musk’s DOGE continues federal job cuts

The latest SSA closures are part of broader government-wide reductions led by DOGE, which Elon Musk oversees. In February, DOGE fired hundreds of weather forecasters and other employees at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) claims its cost-cutting measures have saved an estimated $105 billion so far. The Department of Government Efficiency released its third weekly cost-cutting update Sunday night, reporting total federal savings of $105 billion, an increase from the $65 billion reported last week.