The Indicator from Planet Money · October 2, 2026 · 9m

Can we make Social Security better for blue-collar workers?

This episode covers a proposal from Michigan Representative Haley Stevens to let workers in physically demanding jobs collect full Social Security benefits at 60, rather than 67. Two Social Security experts discuss the potential advantages and drawbacks of moving up full retirement age for these workers. The episode connects the idea to broader concerns about Social Security's fiscal future.

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Full Social Security Eligibility at 67

Most workers cannot start collecting full Social Security benefits until age 67.

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Proposal: Full Benefits at 60 for Physically Demanding Jobs

Rep. Haley Stevens of Michigan proposes letting workers in physically demanding jobs receive full retirement benefits at 60.

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