These amendments also established a board of trustees. The rates shown reflect the amounts received by the trust funds. Individuals pay into the program when they work, allowing them to receive benefits when they retire.
There are two social security trust funds Social security is the term commonly used to describe the old age, survivors insurance program (oasi) which was created by title ii of the social security act of 1935. At that time, it will pay out around 77% of the benefits for which recipients normally would be eligible.