HR 11931 · 94th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that an individual's entitlement to benefits thereunder shall continue through the month of his or her death (or of the insured individual's death in the case of a dependent), instead of terminating with the preceding month, unless the resulting delay in survivor eligibility would reduce total family benefits.

Introduced 1976-02-17· Sponsored by Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1976-02-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that an individual's entitlement to benefits under title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act shall continue through the month of his or her death (or of the insured individual's death in the case of a dependent), instead of terminating with the preceding month, unless the resulting delay in survivor eligibility would reduce total family benefits.…

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