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1996 welfare reform

The 1996 welfare-reform changes and subsequent additions that bar benefit payments to unauthorized aliens except in narrow circumstances

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Jan 24, 2026
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What are the rules and thresholds for noncitizens to become eligible for Social Security retirement or disability benefits?

for Social Security retirement and disability benefits if their work and immigration status meet statutory thresholds: they must have sufficient Social Security credits from covered employment and be ...

Feb 2, 2026

How much do undocumented immigrants contribute to Social Security and why don’t they receive corresponding benefits?

tens of billions of dollars into Social Security each year—estimates around $25 billion in 2022 and roughly $26.2 billion in 2023 are commonly cited—yet most of those payers do not receive correspondi...

Jan 16, 2026

What eligibility rules has the Social Security Administration used for noncitizens since 1936?

Since the Social Security number (SSN) system began in 1936, the Social Security Administration has applied a shifting set of rules to noncitizens: initially issuing SSNs broadly as identification for...

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