Social Security and OASDI are they the same?

Yes, Social Security and OASDI (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) are essentially the same thing. OASDI is the official name of the program that provides retirement, survivor, and disability benefits to eligible individuals. It is commonly referred to as Social Security because it is administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). When people talk about “Social Security,” they are typically referring to the OASDI program. So, Social Security and OASDI can be used interchangeably to refer to the same program.