The Social Security Long Term Financing Shortfall

The trustees recommend that lawmakers address the projected trust fund short falls in a timely way. Lawmakers have a broad continuum of policy optios that would close or reduce social securities long term financing shortfall. Social security will play a critical role in the lives of 65 million beneficiaries and 176 million covered workers and their families during 20 21. With inform discussion, creative thinking and timely legislative action, social security can continue to project protect future generations.