In Reply to: Beware the Ides of September* posted by mh on September 15, 2026 at 09:10:33
Social Security beneficiaries face a possible 22% benefit cut in just six years, if the estimates in the latest Trustees' Report prove accurate. There are few seniors who wouldn't be devastated by a blow like this, but some would get hit much harder than others.
There are 10 states in particular whose residents would experience notable challenges as a result of such a benefit cut. Fortunately, this isn't the most likely outcome.
The following 10 states would fare the worst in terms of total benefits lost as a share of gross domestic product (GDP), according to data from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget:
West Virginia
Mississippi
Vermont
South Carolina
Maine
Michigan
Montana
Arkansas
Alabama
Idaho