The United States Social Security Administration said it is strengthening the process to prove identity related to direct deposit information. If you are applying for Social Security benefits or changing direct deposit information for current benefits, you will need to take measures to prove your identity. MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/money/whats-the-deal/social-security-administration-updating-its-identification-process-whats-the-deal/531-857b470b-8bf3-43fe-9da9-6942e2d74d4d