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Q&As about Supplemental Security Income

Information from Social Security Administration

QUESTION

When did Social Security begin? B. Linares, Miami, Florida

ANSWER

The Social Security Act was signed by FDR on August 14, 1935. Taxes were collected for the first time in January 1937 and the first one-time, lumpsum payments were made that same month. Regular ongoing monthly benefits started in January 1940.

QUESTION

When did Medicare actually start? A. Torres, Westchester, Florida

ANSWER

Medicare was passed into law on July 30, 1965 but beneficiaries were first able to sign-up for the program on July 1, 1966.

QUESTION

When did COLA start? I. Abner, Margate, Florida

ANSWER

COLAs were first paid in 1975 as a result of a 1972 law

QUESTION

Are Social Security numbers reused after a person dies? L. Richardson, North Palm Beach, Florida

ANSWER

No. We do not reassign a Social Security number (SSN) after the number holder’s death, the current numbering system will provide us with enough new numbers for several generations into the future with no changes in the numbering system.

QUESTION

Are my disability benefit payments taxable? P. Whittman, Plantation, Florida

ANSWER

The answer to this question depends on what benefits you get and how much your total income is. If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you will owe no Federal or State taxes on this benefit. If you have other forms of income in addition to your SSI (such as wages) you may owe taxes on that income. If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you may have to pay taxes on your benefits, depending on how much your total income is. Your total income includes your Social Security benefits and any other income you received such as wages, interest income and rental income. Social Security reports that about one-third of current beneficiaries pay taxes on their disability benefits. If you are unsure about whether or not you have to pay taxes, contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or seek the services of a qualified tax professional.

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