Social Security Statement on President Trump’s Memorandum, “Preventing Illegal Aliens from Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits”
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) yesterday expressed its full support for President Trump’s memorandum, “Preventing Illegal Aliens from Receiving Social Security Act Benefits.” This memorandum reinforces SSA’s commitment to safeguarding taxpayer dollars and ensuring the integrity of the programs it administers.
“The Social Security Administration is dedicated to protecting the vital benefits that American workers have earned on behalf of themselves and their families,” said Acting Commissioner Leland Dudek. “We are committed to working diligently to implement the President’s memorandum and to ensure that benefits are paid only to those who should receive them.”
The President’s memorandum directs SSA to take several key actions aimed at stopping illegal aliens and other ineligible people from obtaining benefits under the Social Security Act. They include:
- Expanding SSA’s fraud prosecutor programs;
- Investigating earnings reports of people 100 years old or older with mismatched records;
- Considering reinstatement of SSA’s civil monetary penalty program; and
- Reinforcing program integrity measures so that only noncitizens who meet all eligibility requirements can receive benefits.
SSA administers three essential programs under the Social Security Act that support the financial well-being of over 70 million individuals. The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) program, established in 1935, provides retirement and survivors benefits, paying over $1.3 trillion in fiscal year (FY) 2024 to approximately 59 million beneficiaries monthly. The Disability Insurance (DI) program, established in 1956, offers benefits to disabled workers and their families, issuing about $157 billion in FY 2024 to over 8 million beneficiaries each month. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, created in 1972, supports aged, blind, and disabled individuals with limited income, issuing around $56 billion in payments to 7.4 million recipients monthly, with some also receiving OASI or DI benefits. Additionally, the agency supports various national programs administered by other federal and state agencies including Medicare and Medicaid, among others.
For more information on SSA programs, including who is eligible and how to apply, visit Benefit types | SSA and Apply for Social Security Benefits | SSA.
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Rebecca
I used to enjoy this social security newsletter and updates. I’m not collecting yet and very worried Trump and team are going to drain my/ our money. No “illegal aliens” get social security although some migrants who work contribute to it!
Elmer H.
I am a US citizen born in KY. .served my country for 25 years in the Army .workt my whole live in the US met my wife in Europe where we live now.and the stopped my Social Security bigose I live in Europe . shame on you .
T.R.
To those who say “they don’t get benefits”, do you work there? Do you KNOW that they are not receiving them? Do you KNOW that there is NO fraud in the SS system? I’d like to see that proof please.
Michelle E.
I am on SSA Disability benefits… I live on my own I pay my own bills I already have so much money I can’t pay for other things..
because SSA They tell me I’m not qualified enough to get more money From the government I’m only making $634.67 from SSA Payments a month and I’m also on Medicaid I’m also broke all the time tell the next month…
Curtis G.
President Trump only wishes to make it look like he is the big savior of a system gone wrong. The reality is that Social Security has been administered per Congress’ wishes since it was started in the 30’s.
President Trump makes himself look foolish by trying to deceive the American public with lies and deceit.
Melissa R.
I don’t get it. Undocumented immigrants pay into the system but have never received Social Security benefits. This act sounds like a complete waste of time and money. Isn’t this administration trying to reduce costs? This is an unserious and absurd exercise. Government do your job and stop insulting the American people with this nonsense.
Jesse T.
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Bill T.
Another solution in search of a phantom problem … another great job showing love to Dear Leader. You’re a fool
Mercedes A.
People PAY taxes into the system from employment using ITIN numbers. This income supports present recipients!
These workers that contribute to the SS account will not see any benefit from retirement, disability, or for their survivors.