About four-in-ten Americans say, by the time they retire, Social Security won’t have enough money to provide benefits

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March 19, 2019

4. Retirement, Social Security and long-term care

About four-in-ten Americans say, by the time they retire, Social Security won’t have enough money to provide benefits

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About four-in-ten Americans say, by the time they retire, Social Security won’t have enough money to provide benefits

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4. Retirement, Social Security and long-term care
Opinions differ across groups on the government’s responsibility for the cost of long-term care
Many say government should play major role in financing long-term care for older adults; few think that will be the case
Most say older adults will be less financially prepared for retirement in the future
Majorities across demographic groups say no cuts should be made to Social Security benefits in the future

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