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The Death Master File and Mistaken Identity
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12:43 - 18:27 (05:44)

The Death Master File is available publicly and used by various entities such as banks, insurance companies, and employers. However, there have been instances where individuals have been wrongfully listed as deceased, causing issues with government applications and benefits.

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The Death Master File (DMF), available publicly, is used by various institutions to check applications.
12:43 - 15:25 (02:41)
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Death Master File
Summary

The Death Master File (DMF), available publicly, is used by various institutions to check applications. However, errors in the file could lead to wrong rejections for Social Security and Medicare benefits.

Chapter
The Death Master File and Mistaken Identity
Episode
Selects: What Happens When the Government Thinks You're Dead?
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
The Main Accounts podcast takes listeners on a journey through the early days of social media, specifically the rise and fall of MySpace, through the voices of the users who experienced it all.
15:25 - 18:27 (03:02)
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Social Media
Summary

The Main Accounts podcast takes listeners on a journey through the early days of social media, specifically the rise and fall of MySpace, through the voices of the users who experienced it all. The show explores topics such as toxic relationships, gaslighting, love bombing, and healing.

Chapter
The Death Master File and Mistaken Identity
Episode
Selects: What Happens When the Government Thinks You're Dead?
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know