Skip to content
Social Security Online		 History
www.socialsecurity.gov Home   FAQs   Contact Us   Search
 
History Home
This is an archival or historical document and may not reflect current policies or procedures

History Quizzes

Quiz #8 - Answer
 

Answer: B: 1954.

On September 1, 1954 the law was amended to extend Social Security to more self-employed workers and to protect the benefit rights of disabled persons through a "disability freeze" provision. The disability freeze was a precursor to cash disability benefits, which were added to the program in 1956.

Eisenhower signing freeze bill
President Eisenhower signing the 1954 Amendments into law while on vacation at Byers Peak Ranch near Fraser, Colorado-- September 1, 1954. SSA History Archives.
 
 Link to FirstGov.gov: U.S. Government portal Privacy Policy | Website Policies & Other Important Information | Site Map
Need Larger Text?