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The United States Social Security Administration is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government that administers Social Security, a social insurance program consisting of retirement, disability, and survivors` benefits. To qualify for most of these benefits, most workers pay Social Security taxes on their earnings; the claimant`s benefits are based on the wage earner`s contributions. Otherwise benefits such as Supplemental Security Income are given based on need.