Discontinuing Social Security's Currently Insured Benefit Provision Would Save Millions and Eliminate Inequities

Gao ID: HRD-82-51 April 23, 1982

GAO reviewed the Social Security Administration's (SSA) eligibility insurance provisions, known as the currently insured provision.

The currently insured benefit eligibility insurance provision no longer has relevance. Discontinuance of the provision could save SSA trust funds about $180 million through 1990 and will not affect survivors now receiving benefits. Further, discontinuance will end some inequities to survivors of fully insured workers and to some survivors of workers who do not qualify for benefits.

Recommendations

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