Retired Workers: Individuals who have retired and are receiving benefits based on their own work records. The average monthly benefit for retired workers was approximately $1,657.
Disabled Workers: Individuals who are unable to work due to a qualifying disability and are receiving benefits based on their own work records.
Survivors of Deceased Workers: Family members of deceased workers, including widows, widowers, and dependent children
Children of Retired Workers: Dependent children of retired workers who are eligible for benefits. The average monthly benefit for children of retired workers was about $837.
Spouses of Disabled Workers: Spouses of disabled workers who are eligible to receive benefits based on their spouse's work record.
Children of Disabled Workers: Dependent children of disabled workers who are eligible for benefits.
Divorced Spouses of Retired Workers: Divorced spouses of retired workers who are eligible for benefits based on their ex-spouse's work record, provided they were married for at least 10 years and are not currently married.
Divorced Spouses of Disabled Workers: Divorced spouses of disabled workers who meet similar eligibility criteria as divorced spouses of retired workers.