Social Security Benefits
/ˈsoʊʃəl sɪˈkjʊərəti ˈbɛnɪfɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Payments made to eligible individuals under social security programs, generally to provide income in retirement, disability, or survivorship.
She applied to receive social security benefits after retiring at age 67.
Forms
- social security benefits
- social security benefit
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Commentary
The term encompasses various government-provided payments under social insurance schemes; benefits may vary by program and eligibility criteria.
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