Social Security, Medicare funds will last until 2035, but Congress 'needs to act': Report

Due to low unemployment and rising wages, Medicare's trust fund for hospital expenses will see its reserves depleted in 2036, and Social Security's funds will pay full benefits until 2035, according to a new report.

By Alan Goforth | May 09, 2024 at 10:13 AM

The Social Security trust fund got a slight reprieve this week when trustees announced that benefits may not have to be reduced until 2035, which is one year later than previously forecast.

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