Amends Social Security Act to improve benefits for widows and widowers in two-income households.
The bill amends title II of the Social Security Act to enhance benefits for widows and widowers in two-income households. It modifies the calculation of benefits for widows and widowers, ensuring they receive the greater of their deceased spouse's primary insurance amount or a specified percentage of their own benefits. The changes apply to benefits payable for months after December 2026.
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