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What was the original intent of Social Security? What additional programs have been added?

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What was the original intent of Social Security? What additional programs have been added?

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The original intent of Social Security was to provide a monthly benefit for workers who retired at age 65 financed by contributions these workers made over their career. The program has expanded over the years by, among other changes, extending benefits to the retiree’s family, the survivors of deceased workers, providing benefits for the disabled, allowing retirement at age 62,. and providing cost-of-living increases.

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