Friday's My Social Security Day push asks Alabamians to create or log into accounts at SSA.gov to review benefits they have earned through payroll contributions.
Nearly 1.2 million Alabama residents receive Social Security, which AARP says generates about $23.6 billion in annual economic activity across the state.
Recent data cited by AARP shows the program lifts roughly 338,000 Alabamians out of poverty, underscoring its role for retirees, people with disabilities and surviving families.
The anniversary message frames Social Security as both a long-running federal promise and a local economic lifeline for communities across Alabama.