S 4396
Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2026
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 7:37 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2026, aims to provide a Social Security benefit credit to individuals who provide unpaid care for dependent relatives. It proposes to treat this caregiving time as ‘deemed wages’ for Social Security purposes, up to a maximum of five years of service. The bill seeks to recognize the significant contribution of caregivers and bolster their retirement security, addressing a gap in current Social Security rules for home care providers. It establishes specific criteria for determining qualifying months and the amount of deemed wages.
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