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SSI: trends and changes, 1974-80.

L Kennedy

    Social Security Bulletin
    |July 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program grew significantly by 1980, serving 4.2 million individuals. Payments increased from $117 in 1974 to $170 by 1980, adjusted for inflation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Social policy research
    • Public finance analysis
    • Gerontology and disability studies

    Background:

    • The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides essential financial aid to vulnerable populations.
    • Established in 1974, SSI aimed to standardize federal assistance for aged, blind, and disabled individuals.
    • Program growth and evolving recipient demographics are key areas for policy evaluation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the growth and demographic shifts within the SSI program from its inception through 1980.
    • To examine trends in recipient numbers, payment amounts, and population characteristics.
    • To provide a comprehensive overview of the SSI program's status by the end of 1980.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of longitudinal program data from 1974 to 1980.

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  • Examination of recipient counts, average monthly payments, and categorical distributions.
  • Review of demographic trends including age and geographic distribution of beneficiaries.

    • Main Results:

    • SSI caseload increased from 3.2 million in 1974 to 4.2 million by 1980.
    • Average monthly payments rose from $117 in 1974 to $170 in 1980.
    • Annual adjustments to payments, linked to the Consumer Price Index, were implemented starting in 1975.

    Conclusions:

    • The SSI program experienced substantial growth in both recipient numbers and payment values between 1974 and 1980.
    • Demographic and categorical distributions of SSI recipients also underwent notable changes during this period.
    • The findings highlight the program's expanding role in providing financial security to aged, blind, and disabled Americans.