HR 4198 · 96th Congress · Social Welfare
A bill to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act with respect to the negotiability of supplemental security income checks, and for other purposes.
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Introduced2
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1979-05-23)
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Amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act to prohibit any benefit check issued under such title from being honored for payment after 90 days have elapsed following the day on which it was issued. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to investigate the eligibility of any individual whose check was not presented for payment within the 90 days and to issue another check if determined that such individual is eligible for such check.…
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