August 14 marked the 80th anniversary of the Social Security Act. Acting Commissioner Carolyn W. Colvin announced the launch of the agency's event-filled celebration, with many activities leading up to this date.

 President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act in 1935, providing economic security for workers when they retired. Today, Social Security provides benefits to more than 56 million retirees, disabled workers, and their families.
Read more: http://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/15/08/p5767355/social-security-act-celebrates-80th-anniversary#ixzz3jmlVhY00

Published August 24, 2015 in the Aging in Place Planning and Elderlaw Blog. This article is general information, not legal advice; see our disclaimer.

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