Social Security Administration celebrates efficiency from new automated appointment system

Published March 14, 2026 1:02pm ET



The Social Security Administration has begun rolling out a new operational system that it says is making it easier for customers to get appointments nationwide. 

Over the next few months, the agency will implement a new National Appointment Scheduling Calendar and a National Workload Management. The new systems will significantly change how SSA workers process customer claims and calls, but will not impact customers themselves, other than making the scheduling process more efficient, the agency said.

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