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Senate Hears Stark Warning: Social Security Faces Insolvency by 2032
CRFB's cap targets the wealthiest retirees, potentially saving $100 billion to $190 billion over 10 years while affecting only a small fraction of couples receiving high benefits.
- On Wednesday, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget proposed capping Social Security benefits at $100,000 for married couples and $50,000 for individuals to address the program's looming funding shortfall.
- With the main trust fund projected to run short of funds by 2032, Social Security faces automatic benefit cuts of 24% without legislative reform, prompting policymakers to explore solvency solutions.
- According to the CRFB, the cap would adjust based on claiming age, ranging from $70,000 at age 62 to $124,000 at age 70, affecting only the top 0.05% of couples initially.
- Nancy Altman, president of Social Security Works, warned the proposal risks "slashing benefits" for younger generations, while AARP called it a "backdoor to broader cuts."
- Marc Goldwein, senior policy director at the CRFB, defended the cap as targeting wealth and urged critics to "come up with your own plan" as Congress weighs broader solvency options.
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