Social Security, the iconic social safety net program, is turning 85 this August. Established in 1935, it was designed to provide financial assistance to working Americans, ensuring they can maintain a dignified life in their golden years. Since its inception, Social Security has relied on payroll taxes to fund its operations. However, the rising specter of financial insolvency threatens to undermine the very foundation of this holy grail of social security.
According to projections based on the 2020 Trustee Report, Social Security is expected to cease paying full benefits in just seven years if no changes are made. The crisis lies in the massive shortfalls in the trust funds, which were served a devastating blow when the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a sharp decline in revenues. As a result, the combined trust funds – Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) and Disability Insurance (DI) – are predicted to deplete by 2035, leaving millions without a necessary support system.
A Brief History of Social Security
Passed as Title IX, Chapter 7 of the Social Security Act, the program was championed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a means to combat widespread poverty. Its foundation rested on securing a “social insurance” system through involuntary payroll taxes, an alien concept in American politics at the time. Employers, employees, and the federal government share the tax burden, with workers contributing the largest share through a 6.2% payroll tax (old age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance), a proportion matched by the employer.
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According to the SSA’s projections, in 2035, 77% of Social Security’s scheduled benefit would be paid for with non-interest income from the general tax revenue, tilting the program more towards welfare.
What Threatens Social Security’s Stability?
Chronic Revenue Shortfalls and Missed Opportunities: As highlighted in an analysis by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) [1], insolvency concerns persist due to declining revenue caused by rapidly increasing expenditure projections outpacing revenue. The situation worsens each year because growing claims continue far past statutory retirement age, rather than becoming contributors of the system.
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Celebrating 85 Years of Social Security: Reflection and Prognosis
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[1] Government Accountability Office. (2020). Social Security: Selected Proposals to Mitigate Shortfalls. Retrieved from https://www.gao.gov/assets/710/705231.pdf
[2] Congressional Budget Office. (2022). The 2022 Long-Term Budget Outlook. Retrieved from https://www.cbo.gov/publication/58346
[3] SSA. (2020). 2020 Trustee Report. Retrieved from https://www.sssa.gov/oact/tr/2020/tr2020.pdf
