1936 was the first version. Many changes have been made since.
The Great Depression
1936 was the first version. Many changes have been made since.
The Social Security Act requires ALL residents of the United States and its Territories to obtain a Social Security number (SSN), in order to be able to work or receive any Social Security benefits.
Social Security was introduced in the United States during the presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The Social Security Act was signed into law in 1935, during FDR's first term in office and remains in effect today, albeit amended.
It administers the social welfare system within the US. It controls Social Security
Jo Anne B. Barnhart is the commissioner of the Social Security System in the US.
The Elastic Clause
According to Social Security online Social security numbers were first issued in November 1936. For more history on social security go to: http://www.ssa.gov/history/hfaq.html
In normal scenarios if you are born in the US they would apply for you when you were born, if you are into US by for some work then you have to apply by yourself in the Social Security Office.
On August 14, 1935, the Social Security Act established a system of old-age benefits for workers, benefits for victims of industrial accidents, unemployment insurance, aid for dependent mothers and children, the blind, and the physically handicapped.
Yes, non-US citizens may be eligible to receive Social Security benefits if they meet certain criteria, such as having worked in the US and paid into the Social Security system for a certain period of time.
Driver license social security card pass port etc