Social Security Executive Memorandum Quiz

What type of executive action did President Trump issue regarding Social Security?

• Presidential Directive

• Executive Memorandum

• Legislative Bill

• Executive Order

What is the SSA's stance on the executive memorandum?

• They oppose it

• They are neutral

• They are unaware of it

• They fully support it

What is the goal of the SSA's expanded fraud investigation teams?

• To decrease taxes

• To reduce paperwork

• To have dedicated prosecutors in 50 US attorneys offices

• To increase benefits

What is the 'Are You Alive' project focused on?

• Reducing taxes for seniors

• Tracking earnings reports of people over 100 years old

• Increasing benefits for centenarians

• Providing healthcare for the elderly

What major vulnerability did the 2023 audit recommendation highlight?

• Lack of fraud detection

• Millions of deceased people listed as alive

• Overpayment of benefits

• Underpayment of benefits

What is a potential consequence for local agencies not verifying eligibility correctly?

• Increased funding

• No consequences

• Legal or financial consequences

• More benefits for citizens

What do critics argue about undocumented immigrants and Social Security?

• They receive excessive benefits

• They are the main beneficiaries of Social Security

• They pay into Social Security but receive no benefits

• They do not contribute to Social Security

What should individuals do to protect their Social Security benefits?

• Double-check their information with SSA

• Ignore SSA communications

• Avoid using online services

• Rely solely on local agencies

What is the potential impact of automated checks on beneficiaries?

• No impact

• Delayed or stopped payments

• Faster processing

• Increased benefits

Why is staying informed about Social Security changes important?

• To protect oneself from errors

• To increase benefits

• To avoid paying taxes

• To receive more government aid