Summary
A new proposal called the Surviving Widow(er) Income Fair Treatment (SWIFT) Act has been introduced in Congress. This bill aims to improve Social Security benefits for widowed individuals and surviving divorced spouses, especially those with disabilities. It suggests changes to existing rules, allowing these individuals to receive full survivor benefits at any age.
Key Facts
- The proposal is called the Surviving Widow(er) Income Fair Treatment (SWIFT) Act.
- It aims to let widowed and surviving divorced spouses with disabilities get full benefits regardless of age.
- Currently, survivor benefits are restricted if recipients are under the age of 62.
- The bill would also expand benefits for those raising children.
- Several Democratic Senators, including Kirsten Gillibrand and Bernie Sanders, introduced the bill.
- Other proposals related to Social Security have also been introduced to boost benefits and adjust cost of living calculations.
- The bill has been introduced in the Senate and will be reviewed by the appropriate committee.
