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Does SSA Earn Interest On The Money In The General Account?

Does SSA earn interest on the money in the general account? If so, does delaying payments allow them to earn interest on the money until it is disbursed?



Hi. Yes, and yes (https://www.ssa.gov/oact/progdata/fundFAQ.html#:~:text=Far%20from%20being%20%22worthless%20IOUs,repaid%20Social%20Security%2C%20with%20interest.).

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July 28, 2021