The Social Security Administration (SSA) has changed the way it issues Social Security numbers (SSNs). Instead of using the first three digits to indicate the state of issuance based on the zip code of the applicant, its new method will be through a randomized assignment methodology that it calls simply \u201crandomization\u201d. Begun on June 25, 2011, the SSA advises that its goals with this change are to increase the pool of numbers in every state and to protect the integrity of the system. Presently, there are about 420 million numbers than can be assigned. <\/p>\n
As background, assignment of nine digit Social Security numbers began in 1936 to track workers’ earnings. Today’s nine digit SSNs are composed of a three digit area number followed by a two digit group number and then a four digit serial number. According to the SSA, no current area number has nor will start with 000, 666, (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Social Security Administration (SSA) has changed the way it issues Social Security numbers (SSNs). Instead of using the first three digits to indicate the state of issuance based on the zip code of the applicant, its new method will…<\/span><\/p>\n