Ned Johnson is very much alive... But not according to the Social Security Administration.

So, the 82-year-old from Seattle and his wife Pam have to prove it.

It hasn’t been easy. The agency is going through staffing chaos.

Ned and Pam joined Seattle Now to tell their story.

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Ned Johnson is very much alive...&nbsp;But not according to the Social Security Administration.
So, the 82-year-old from Seattle and his wife Pam have to prove it.
It hasn&rsquo;t been easy. The agency is going through staffing chaos.
Ned and Pam joined Seattle Now to tell their story.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback"> leave us feedback online</a>.

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Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

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Ned Johnson is very much alive... But not according to the Social Security Administration.  So, the 82-year-old from Seattle and his wife Pam have to prove it.  It hasn’t been easy. The agency is going through staffing chaos.   Ned and Pam joined Seattle Now to tell their story.

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