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  What is the cost to administer the Social Security program?
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What is the cost to administer the Social Security program?
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In Fiscal Year 2007, administrative expenses were about $5.5 billion, or less than 1 percent of all benefits paid. See Trust Fund Data  for more financial information on the trust funds.
 
 
 
  
 
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