Social Security is the largest social program funded by the federal government

Payments for Individuals in 2023:
$4,340 Billion

Source: Office of Management and BudgetEmbed Download image

Notes: Categories and definitions are based on the Office of Management and Budget. Public assistance includes Supplemental Security Income, TANF, payments and credits related to COVID-19, and tax credits such as the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit. Other includes unemployment assistance, housing assistance, and railroad retirement.