SS is strongly tilted to the low earner

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Submitted by Lyle (United States), Jul 12, 2010 21:18

90% of first 761/month average indexed career earning, 35 % of amount over 761 and under 4568 and 15% of amount over 4568. Note that part B medicare is also means tested, above some amount the premiums increase up to triple the amount. So we already means test.

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Soc. Sec. benefit tilt [135 words]J.JohnsonJul 12, 2010 15:28
↔ ⇒ SS is strongly tilted to the low earner [48 words]LyleJul 12, 2010 21:18

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