Gradually increase the full retirement age to 68
| Type | Organization | Date | Nat | Rep | Dem | Gap | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New PPC Survey (2026) | Program for Public Consultation | February 2026 | 56% | 58% | 55% | 3% | favor |
| Deliberative Survey | Program for Public Consultation | September 2024 | 89% | 91% | 88% | 3% | other |
| Deliberative Survey | Program for Public Consultation | September 2024 | 64% | 65% | 67% | 2% | other |
| Deliberative Survey | Program for Public Consultation | September 2024 | 51% | 49% | 57% | 8% | other |
Program for Public Consultation — February 2026
Here are some options that would reduce the budget shortfall of the Social Security program, and thus extend the amount of time that the program can provide full benefits. For each, please say whether you favor or oppose. Gradually increase the full retirement age from age 67 to 68 by 2033, which would reduce the budget shortfall by 15%
Program for Public Consultation — September 2024
You may select ONLY ONE (or NONE) of the following proposals: Gradually raise to age 68 by 2033, and stop there [reduces shortfall by 15%] Gradually raise to age 69 by 2041, and stop there [reduces shortfall by 21%] Gradually raise to age 70 by 2064, and stop there [reduces shortfall by 29%]
Program for Public Consultation — September 2024
Over time, increase the full retirement age, which is currently 67, while leaving the earliest age at which one can claim Social Security at 62 [OR] reduce Social Security benefit payments to current retirees.
Program for Public Consultation — September 2024
Over time, increase the full retirement age, which is currently 67, while leaving the earliest age at which one can claim Social Security at 62 [OR] gradually reduce Social Security benefit payments from their currently scheduled levels, beginning with those who are younger than 50 today.
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