Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2026 proposes to credit caregivers with deemed wages for up to five years of service.
The Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2026 aims to amend title II of the Social Security Act by crediting individuals who serve as caregivers of dependent relatives with deemed wages for up to five years of such service. This bill seeks to bolster the economic prospects of unpaid caregivers and provide them with vital retirement security. It defines a "dependent relative" and a "qualifying month" and establishes rules and regulations to prevent fraud and abuse.
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