"[T]he program's finances are in a similar, albeit marginally better, position in 2022 relative to what they were in 2021 ... largely attributed to a stronger-than-expected recovery from the recession experienced in 2020. Under intermediate assumptions, the projected combined trust fund asset depletion date is 2035 (versus 2034 in last year's report), after which the percentage of benefits payable would be 80% (versus 78% in 2021)." [IF 12133 Jun. 14, 2022]  MORE >>