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American Academy of Actuaries

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Jan 18, 2026

How much do U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants affect Social Security and Medicare trust‑fund projections?

U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants matter to Social Security and Medicare largely because they expand the future workforce that will pay payroll taxes; the Social Security Administration ha...

Dec 10, 2025

What happens to Social Security benefits when a recipient's immigration status changes?

When a person’s immigration status changes, the Social Security Administration (SSA) requires that they update their record—often by requesting a replacement Social Security card—because immigration s...

Dec 3, 2025

What evidence supports or refutes the claim that 275,000 undocumented immigrants were prevented from obtaining Social Security numbers or benefits?

Claims that "275,000 undocumented immigrants were prevented from obtaining Social Security numbers or benefits" are not documented in the available sources provided. Reporting and policy analysis show...

Dec 2, 2025

What potential savings could universal healthcare offer American businesses?

Universal or single-payer-style healthcare could cut employer costs primarily by shifting the direct burden of premiums and some out-of-pocket spending away from businesses; employer-sponsored family ...

Oct 30, 2025

What reforms have been proposed to reduce the financial burden of Social Security and Medicare on the US national debt?

Policy analysts and budget models converge on a narrow set of reforms that would materially reduce the projected fiscal pressures from Social Security and Medicare: such as bundled payments or capitat...