Social Security Administration

noun

, U.S. Government.

1. a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, created in 1946, that administers federal Social Security programs. : SSA

Social Security Administration

1. The American system for distributing old age and disability pensions from the federal government. Initiated through the Social Security Act of 1935, Social Security pensions are financed by contributions from workers and employers. Benefits are also available to the survivors of workers covered under Social Security.

Example Sentences

Martin O'Malley, the commissioner of the Social Security Administration, empathizes all too well with the human suffering that necessitates the program’s existence.

From Salon

The reality: About 40% of people who receive Social Security benefits have to pay federal income taxes on them, according to the Social Security Administration.

From Los Angeles Times

In fact, Social Security Administration data shows that 37% of men and 42% of women Social Security beneficiaries 65 or older rely on Social Security benefits for 50% or more of their income.

From Salon

On the opposite end of the scale, the Social Security Administration remained in last place among the 17 large agencies.

From Seattle Times

Kyle is not a chart-topper among popular names in the U.S., according to the Social Security Administration, which annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state.

From Seattle Times