HR 5634
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to require that past-due benefits be paid prior to the payment of social security representative fees, and for other purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill changes how Social Security benefits are paid to ensure that individuals receive their overdue payments before any fees are paid to their attorneys or representatives. Specifically, it mandates that full past-due benefit amounts must be paid out before any representative fees can be covered. The bill also allocates funds to expedite the payment of past-due benefits to claimants. This aims to prioritize benefit payments and reduce delays for those owed money.
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