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The issue has come front and center amid some moves by President Donald Trump and his administration.

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Theyve talked about theSocial Securitydeath master file and people being listed as alive whove actually passed.

Also heres everything you gotta know about the new Social Security policy.

Youll need to visit your local Social Security office and bring supporting documentation that you are not deceased.

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All documentation must be in its original form and must not be expired so that be valid proof.

The SSA will then investigate the error and rectify the issue once verifying your identity.

That letter is golden, Migliaccio said.

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