The Department of Government Efficiency is looking to trim Social Security Administration to the tune of 7,000 jobs--leaving concerns about disruptions in service.

"I would be in trouble if I didn't have that.", said one woman at the Austintown Senior Center, another one tells 21 News that it's her only source of income.

"If I don't get that I can't pay my utility bills or anything.", said Mary Lou Kosco.

Agency Community Liaison for Direction Homes Cassandra Valentini helps guide older adults to the resources and services they need. She says a disruption in service would be felt by many.

"Any disruption, if there is a period of time where maybe the checks don't come on a date they are supposed to come--that's going to be very detrimental to older adults.", said Valentini.

Valentini says at least 42-percent of older adults in Ohio rely on social security at least partially for their retirement.

"I don't think the 7,000 workers are going to make a difference on somebody getting their social security check.", said Jon Arnold, president of investment services with J. Arnold Wealth Management, adding that he doesn't predict any negative impacts for recipients.

"Keep in mind, the majority of social security checks are synchronized electronically, EFT into a recipient's bank account at the first of the month and it doesn't take a lot of human personnel to do that.", Arnold explained.