About Us

The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM) was founded in 1982 by former Congressman James Roosevelt, son of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, to protect the two legacy programs of the New Deal and Great Society.

We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization representing the views of millions of members and supporters nationwide. Since our founding, the National Committee has stood at the front lines. We helped stop the push to privatize Social Security in 2005. We fought harmful budget cuts during the Tea Party era. Today, we once again find ourselves defending seniors’ earned benefits from being undermined by the current administration. In partnership with AARP, we have conducted several public education campaigns to raise awareness about Social Security (and prescription drug prices). And we continue to defend your earned benefits — every step of the way.

In this section, you’ll learn more about our story, our leadership, and our many accomplishments. You’ll also see how we’ve grown into one of the most effective seniors’ advocacy organizations.

Our history is rooted in progress — and our future is built on the promise that Social Security and Medicare must always be protected.

Group of people at holding an NCPSSM signMission Statement

The mission of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, a membership organization, is to protect, preserve, promote, and ensure the financial security, health, and the well being of current and future generations of maturing Americans.

Headshot of Max RichtmanPresident’s Message

The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare was founded in 1982 to serve as an advocate for the landmark federal programs of Social Security and Medicare and for all Americans who seek a healthy, productive and secure retirement. With millions of members and supporters across America, we are the nation’s second-largest grassroots citizens organization devoted to the retirement future for all citizens – from our “twenty-something” generation and baby-boomers to the nation’s thirty-four million seniors.

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The National Committee’s Board of Directors include policy and business leaders from across the country.

Advisory Board

The Advisory Board for the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare provides guidance and support to the President and CEO and executive staff.

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Our Leadership TeamOur Leadership Team

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History of NCPSSMHistory of NCPSSM

The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM) was founded in 1982 by former Congressman James Roosevelt, son of President Franklin D. Roosevelt who signed the Social Security Act into law. Two additional leaders of prominence have also headed the organization; from 1989 – 2001, former Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Martha A. McSteen, and former Congresswoman Barbara B. Kennelly, who headed the organization from 2002 – 2011. Max Richtman, who served as Executive Vice President since 1989, was appointed as President and CEO in August 2011.

Accomplishments of NCPSSM

Whether it’s the Social Security privatization battle of 2005 or the deficit debate of 2011, the National Committee has an impressive track record of protecting older Americans’ interests.

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