Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration is a federal agency of the United States government that administers social security, a social insurance program consisting of retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. It was established in 1935 as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal. The agency is responsible for determining eligibility for benefits, collecting contributions, and distributing payments to qualified individuals. Social Security is funded through payroll taxes and provides financial assistance to retired workers, people with disabilities, and survivors of deceased workers.