HR 5250 · 100th Congress · Social Welfare

Social Security Beneficiaries Protection Act of 1988

Introduced 1988-09-07· Sponsored by Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-17]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation.(1988-09-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Social Security Beneficiaries Protection Act of 1988 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to require that the Federal Government collect OASDI overpayments on a schedule which does not cause financial hardship for the beneficiary. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish one-year demonstration projects implementing accountability procedures for at least three telephone service centers operated by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Requires that the Secretary promptly provide callers with a written receipt which sets forth: (1) the name of the SSA representative with whom the caller spoke; (2) the date of the call; (3) a description of the nature of the call; (4) any action which the representative indicates will be taken in response to the call; and (5) the information or advice offered by the SSA representative. Requires that: (1) callers be notified that they will be provided with such receipt; and (2) the SSA retain a copy of such receipt. Set forth reporting requirements. Directs the Secretary to provide OASDI benefit applicants with information concerning the wages and self-employment i…

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Cosponsors (5)

5 Democrats