If you have a 2020 eligibilty for social security date you should not be greatly concerned that your participation will be effected. There has been no discussion on even the fringes of both parties of making signifigant changes to folks that close to their retirement date. In 2020, most experts agree that Social Security will still be able to pay out their obligations. However, by the time 2030 and 2040 come around, there is little disagreement that, without changes, social security will go insolvent.