Current Law Projections
- Early
Eligibility Age
Beneficiaries
Oldest
Old- Scheduled
vs. Payable
Benefits - Special
Minimum
Benefit - Spousal-
Only
Beneficiaries - Survivor-
Only
Beneficiaries - Women
& Dual
Entitlement - Why Will Poverty
Decline for
Beneficiaries?
Chart Descriptions - Spousal-Only Beneficiaries in 2050
Released: October 2012Next expected update: Spring 2014
| Characteristic | Spousal-only beneficiaries aged 62 or older | Beneficiaries aged 62 or older |
|---|---|---|
| Number of beneficiaries | 850,000 | 80 million |
| Women | 79% | 54% |
| Below 100% of the poverty threshold | ||
| Scheduled benefits | 6% | 2% |
| Payable benefits | 8% | 3% |
| Lifetime shared earnings quintile | Spousal-only beneficiaries aged 62 or older | Beneficiaries aged 62 or older |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest | 22 | 95 |
| Second lowest | 21 | 148 |
| Middle | 24 | 168 |
| Second highest | 30 | 177 |
| Highest | 25 | 184 |