The majority of increases in life expectancy have been to those in the top half of the income distribution, and meanwhile Black and Hispanic workers, low-wage workers, working without a college degree, and those working in physically demanding jobs have a lower life expectancy after age 65, and are more likely to claim Social Security benefits early.
Wyden highlights disparities in life expectancy affecting Social Security benefits.
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