<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
why do i have to pay money out of my check to pay for old people social security
<|assistant|>
Old-age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) is a program run by the US government that provides income to people aged 62 or older, to widow(er)s aged 50 or older, and to some disabled people under age 65. This program is funded by a payroll tax of 12.4% on employees and 10.6% on employers up to a cap of $132,900. In order to fund the program, those taxed must contribute, and you must do so as well in order to receive the benefits of the program.