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Did former U.S. presidents collect Social Security? Here's why

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Former U.S. presidents receive Social Security benefits if they've paid into the system during their working years .

Jimmy Carter served from 1977 to 1981 and is covered by the Civil Service Retirement System .

President Joe Biden is entitled to separate pensions for his previous roles.

Under the Former Presidents Act of 1958 , former presidents are entitled to an annual pension equal to a cabinet secretary's salary.

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