There are three groups of people who receive Social Security benefits:

• Retirees
• People with disabilities
• Surviving spouses and children (under age 18) of deceased workers and retirees

In 2013, Social Security payments to these three groups of people totaled approximately $812 billion, distributed as follows:

In 2011, Social Security payments to these three groups of people totaled approximately $725 billion, distributed as follows:

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This website presents summary information on Social Security, in a pictorial, easy-to-understand format.

For detailed, official information on Social Security, visit the Social Security website, or contact your local Social Security office or your Congressional representative.

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