Social Security Administration (SSA)

Extracted Attributes

• Type

  Independent agency of the U.S. federal government

• Employees

  Approximately 60,000 (as of 2018)

• Headquarters

  Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.

• Field Offices

  1,200

• Previous Name

  Social Security Board

• Key Legislation

  Social Security Act of 1935 (codified in 42 U.S.C. § 901)

• Regional Offices

  10

• Services Offered

  Assign Social Security numbers, run Social Security and SSI programs, provide services via website and toll-free number

• Processing Centers

  8

• Teleservice Centers

  37

• Current Commissioner

  Frank Bisignano

• Union Representation

  American Federation of Government Employees Local 1923 (for headquarters non-supervisory employees)

• Programs Administered

  Social Security (retirement, disability, survivor benefits), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Enumeration Beyond Entry (EB) program

• Annual Budget (FY 2022)

  $1.3 trillion

• Projected SSI Benefits (FY 2022)

  $61 billion to 7.5 million low-income individuals

• Projected Social Security Benefits (FY 2022)

  $1.2 trillion to 66 million individuals

Timeline

• Established as the "Social Security Board" by the Social Security Act of 1935. (Source: Summary)

  1935-08-14

• Assumed its present name, "Social Security Administration," and became a sub-cabinet agency under the FSA. (Source: Web Search Results)

  1946-07

• Returned to independent agency status. (Source: Web Search Results)

  1995

• Employed approximately 60,000 people. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2018

• Field offices reopened after a two-year closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Summary)

  2022-04-07

• Projected to pay out $1.2 trillion in Social Security benefits to 66 million individuals and $61 billion in SSI benefits to 7.5 million low-income individuals. (Source: Summary)

  2022

• Antonio Gracias raised concerns about the SSA's Enumeration Beyond Entry (EB) program, alleging a significant increase in Social Security Numbers issued to non-citizens and linking it to human trafficking and voter fraud. (Source: Related Documents)

  Unknown

Social Security Administration

The United States Social Security Administration (SSA) is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government that administers Social Security, a social insurance program consisting of retirement, disability and survivor benefits. The Social Security Administration was established by the Social Security Act of 1935 and is codified in 42 U.S.C. § 901 (49 Stat. 635). It was created in 1935 as the "Social Security Board", then assumed its present name in 1946. Its current leader is Commissioner Frank Bisignano. SSA offers its services to the public through 1,200 field offices, a website, and a national toll-free number. Field offices, which served 43 million individuals in 2019, were reopened on April 7, 2022 after being closed for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. SSA is headquartered in Woodlawn, Maryland, just to the west of Baltimore, at what is known as Central Office. In addition to its 1,200 field offices, the agency includes 10 regional offices, eight processing centers, and 37 Teleservice Centers. As of 2018, about 60,000 people were employed by SSA.Headquarters non-supervisory employees of SSA are represented by American Federation of Government Employees Local 1923. SSA operates the largest government program in the United States. In fiscal year (FY) 2022, the agency expects to pay out $1.2 trillion in Social Security benefits to 66 million individuals. In addition, SSA expects to pay $61 billion in SSI benefits to 7.5 million low-income individuals in FY 2022. To qualify for most of these benefits, most workers pay Social Security taxes on their earnings; the claimant's benefits are based on the wage earner's contributions. Otherwise benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are given based on need.

Web Search Results

• Social Security Administration - Wikipedia

  The United States Social Security Administration (SSA) is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government that administers Social Security "Social Security (United States)"), a social insurance program consisting of retirement, disability and survivor benefits. [...] | | | | --- | --- | | Seal "Seal (emblem)") | | | Flag | | | Agency overview | | | Formed | August 14, 1935; 89 years ago (1935-08-14) | | Jurisdiction | Federal government of the United States | | Headquarters | Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S. | | Employees | 60,000 | | Annual budget | $1.3 trillion (FY 2022) | | Agency executive | Frank Bisignano, Commissioner | | Key document | 42 U.S.C. § 901 | | Website | www.ssa.gov | [...] The Social Security Administration was established by the Social Security Act of 1935 and is codified in 42 U.S.C. § 901 (49 Stat. 635). It was created in 1935 as the "Social Security Board", then assumed its present name in 1946. Its current leader is Commissioner Frank Bisignano.

• Social Security Administration (SSA) | USAGov

  The Social Security Administration (SSA) has two main functions. One is to assign Social Security numbers. The other is to run the Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability insurance programs. A third function is to run the Supplemental Security Income program, for people who are 65 or older, blind, or with a disability. ## Website ## Contact ## Toll-free number 1-800-772-1213 ## Find an office near you ## Main address ## Popular services Facebook X Twitter USAGov Email [...] U.S Flag An official website of the United States government Here's how you know Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( Lock Locked padlock icon ) or means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Search USAGov Logo Search Close current page # Social Security Administration (SSA) [...] ## Have a question? Ask a real person any government-related question for free. They will get you the answer or let you know where to find it. talk icon chat icon ### Government information ### About us ### For federal agencies ### For media USAGov is the official guide to government information and services An official website of the U.S. General Services Administration

• Social Security History: Organizational History

  Image 1: Seal of Social Security BoardThe Social Security Administration (SSA) began life as the Social Security Board (SSB). The SSB was created at the moment President Roosevelt inked his signature on the Social Security Act (August 14, 1935 at 3:30 p.m.). The SSB was an entirely new entity, with no staff, no facilities and no budget. The initial personnel were donated from existing agencies, and a temporary budget was obtained from Harry Hopkins and the Federal Emergency Relief [...] The President's reorganization Plan No. 2, effective in July 1946, abolished the Social Security Board and placed its functions under the newly established Social Security Administration (still under FSA). The FSA Administrator established the position of Commissioner to head the Social Security Administration (SSA). Several administrative functions (i.e., personnel, procurement, information services, etc.) from the Social Security Board were incorporated into SSA at this time. [...] Image 6: Logo of independent Social Security AdministrationSSA began life as an independent agency in 1935, became a sub-cabinet agency in 1939, and returned full-circle to independent status in 1995. Throughout the years, arguments had been heard in the halls of Congress that SSA should be returned to independent agency status. This debate was given impetus in 1981 when the National Commission on Social Security recommended that SSA once again become an independent Social Security Board. The

• SSA: The United States Social Security Administration

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• Benefit types | SSA

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