Social Security Survivor Benefits Equity Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Social Security Survivor Benefits Equity Act, aims to increase the amount of Social Security lump sum death payments. Specifically, it proposes to update the current payment amount of $2,900 to reflect inflation, adjusting for the Consumer Price Index. The changes will apply to death payments made after January 1, 2026. This adjustment ensures that survivor benefits keep pace with the rising cost of living.
Key provisions
- Increases the Social Security lump sum death payment to $2,900.
- Indexes the lump sum death payment to the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
- The CPI adjustment will begin in October 2025.
- The changes apply to death payments made after January 1, 2026.
Who is affected
- Social Security beneficiaries
- Families of deceased Social Security recipients
- Social Security Administration
Notable changes
- Updates the current fixed lump sum death payment amount.
- Introduces an inflation adjustment mechanism.
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