[Evidlo]

How much goes to retirees vs low income people?

[someguydave]

it goes to everyone (in varying amounts) who paid payroll tax when they turn 65. They get free health insurance too (Medicare).

poor people getting Medicaid are like 20% of the population of most states.

essentially we are promising everyone who turns 65 to get ~$800k in benefits, and this is simply not affordable.