What could happen to Social Security benefits in six years if Congress doesn’t act? It depends, experts say

Social Security's trust funds are projected to run out, which would trigger automatic reductions in benefit payments unless policymakers act. Experts note any cuts could be targeted rather than across-the-board, reducing political fallout but leaving open fiscal and policy risks that could influence long-term entitlement reform debates and budgeting decisions.

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Social Security's trust funds are projected to run out, which would trigger automatic reductions in benefit payments unless policymakers act. Experts note any cuts could be targeted rather than across-the-board, reducing political fallout but leaving open fiscal and policy risks that could influence long-term entitlement reform debates and budgeting decisions.