Sources & News
This index lists 7 distinct official SSA sources used by BenefitGap Plan and reviewed in November 2026. It supports the 2032-Q4 OASI projection of 78% payable, the 22% financing complement, and the separate SSI program. The table names each source, its use, and an official link. It is not an SSA endorsement or a personal benefit estimate.
| Source | Used for | Publication date | Link | Reviewed date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Trustees Report, Section II.A — Highlights | OASI, DI, and combined OASDI depletion and payable figures | June 9, 2026 | Official SSA source | Reviewed November 2026 |
| 2026 Trustees Report Summary | Quarter-level depletion dates, Table 8, and report glossary | June 9, 2026 | Official SSA source | Reviewed November 2026 |
| 2026 Trustees Report, Section II.D | Short-range and long-range projection context | June 9, 2026 | Official SSA source | Reviewed November 2026 |
| 2026 Trustees Report, Section IV.B | Long-range actuarial measures and assumptions | June 9, 2026 | Official SSA source | Reviewed November 2026 |
| 2026 Trustees Report, Section II.E — Conclusion | Current-law basis and the hypothetical combined-fund assumption | June 9, 2026 | Official SSA source | Reviewed November 2026 |
| SSA — Supplemental Security Income (SSI) | Distinguishing the separate SSI program from OASI trust-fund projections | Reviewed November 2026 | Official SSA source | Reviewed November 2026 |
| SSA press release — 2026 Trustees Report | Official plain-language cross-check of the report projections | June 9, 2026 | Official SSA source | Reviewed November 2026 |
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