The purpose of the Social Security Administration (SSA) is to administer various social insurance programs in the United States, the most prominent of which is the Social Security program. The SSA is responsible for collecting taxes, determining eligibility for benefits, processing claims, and distributing benefits to eligible individuals and families. Its primary objective is to provide financial support to retired, disabled, and low-income individuals and their families, ensuring economic security and reducing poverty rates among vulnerable populations. Additionally, the SSA provides services related to Medicare and Medicaid, issues Social Security numbers, and maintains records of earnings and contributions from individuals for benefit calculation purposes.
