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Social Security Trust Funds Face 2034 Crisis Without Action

6/28/2025

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The Social Security Administration's trust funds are projected to run dry by 2034, driven by soaring healthcare costs and recent legislation. Commissioner Frank Bisignano is determined to boost payment accuracy and restore employee morale following major job cuts. With 72.5 million beneficiaries at stake, potential benefit reductions loom if Congress doesn't secure necessary funding.

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Story summary

The Social Security Administration's trust funds are projected to run dry by 2034, driven by soaring healthcare costs and recent legislation. Commissioner Frank Bisignano is determined to boost payment accuracy and restore employee morale following major job cuts. With 72.5 million beneficiaries at stake, potential benefit reductions loom if Congress doesn't secure necessary funding.