U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA)

The United States Social Security Administration (SSA) is a federal agency that administers social insurance programs, including retirement, disability, and survivors benefits.

Key responsibilities include:

• issuing Social Security numbers to U.S. citizens and eligible residents;
• collecting Social Security taxes from workers and employers;
• managing the Social Security Trust Funds;
• determining eligibility for and paying out SSA Retirement Benefits;
• administering the SSI program.