The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers America’s largest social insurance program, providing retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to millions.[1] Established in 1935, SSA manages Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI), Disability Insurance (DI), and need-based Supplemental Security Income (SSI).[2][4] It also assigns Social Security numbers and maintains lifelong earnings records.[7]
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