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United States. Social Security Administration

independent agency of the U.S. federal government

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 survivors' benefits. 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. (Source: Wikipedia)

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VARIANT NAMES:

  • Social Security Administration (U.S.)
  • SSA
  • United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Social Security Administration
  • United States. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Social Security Administration
  • United States. Federal Security Agency. Social Security Administration

RELATED NAMES:

  • United States. Social Security Board
  • Hierarchical superior: United States. Department of Health and Human Services
  • Hierarchical superior: United States. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
  • Hierarchical superior: United States. Federal Security Agency
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