1. United States
2. Mass.
3. Letter

The Social Security Administration (SSA) plays a crucial role in ensuring access to earned benefits for millions of Americans. However, years of underfunding have compromised its ability to provide quality service. To safeguard public access and maintain efficient operations, the SSA's administrative funding must be increased to at least 1.2% of benefit outlays. This level of funding is essential for the SSA to meet growing workloads, reduce backlogs, modernize technology, and improve customer service. By adequately funding the SSA, we can uphold our commitment to those who have contributed to the system throughout their working lives and ensure the timely and accurate delivery of hard-earned Social Security benefits.