Social Security Administration

American  

noun

U.S. Government.

1. a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, created in 1946, that administers federal Social Security programs. SSA

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Social Security Administration Cultural  

1. The American system for distributing old age and disability pensions from the federal government. Initiated through the Social Security Act of 1935, Social Security pensions are financed by contributions from workers and employers. Benefits are also available to the survivors of workers covered under Social Security.

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Example Sentences

Glenn said the Social Security Administration has about 140 different scenarios on its website to address insolvency.

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However, at age 66½, the Social Security Administration will convert my benefits to full retirement, and there will be no way for me to increase my monthly payments unless I return to work before then.

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The Social Security Administration reduces benefits for each month they are claimed prior to Full Retirement Age.

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You’re actually confusing two types of benefits offered by the Social Security Administration: spousal benefits and survivor benefits.

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The Social Security Administration did not immediately respond to requests for comment about a public education campaign.

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