Entities mentioned:
- Social Security Administration: Security, Control, Professional pride
- AARP: Righteousness, Duty, Influence
- Nancy LeaMond: Righteousness, Duty, Indignation
- Frank Bisignano: Security, Control, Professional pride
- Kathleen Romig: Righteousness, Duty, Skepticism
- Trump administration: Security, Control, Power

Article Assessment:
Credibility Score: 75/100
Bias Rating: 45/100 (Center)
Sentiment Score: 35/100
Authoritarianism Risk: 55/100 (Mixed/Neutral)

Bias Analysis:
The article presents multiple perspectives, including those of the SSA and advocacy groups, indicating an attempt at balanced reporting. However, there's a slight emphasis on the concerns and potential negative impacts, which could be seen as leaning slightly left.

Key metric: Elderly Wellbeing and Access to Services

As a social scientist, I analyze that this policy change by the Social Security Administration will likely have a significant negative impact on elderly wellbeing and access to services. The new authentication requirements, while intended to enhance security, may create substantial barriers for seniors who are less comfortable with technology or have limited access to it. This could lead to increased stress, longer wait times for essential services, and potentially even missed benefits for those unable to navigate the new system. The policy appears to prioritize fraud prevention over ease of access, which may disproportionately affect vulnerable populations such as the elderly and disabled. The projected increase in field office visits could strain an already burdened system, potentially leading to further delays and frustrations for beneficiaries. This shift may also exacerbate existing inequalities, particularly for rural seniors who may face greater difficulties in reaching field offices.