Social Security update: House bill seeks to boost benefits for widows and widowers

By Misty Severi

Published June 24, 2023 10:00am ET

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Social Security update: House bill seeks to boost benefits for widows and widowers — A House bill that was reintroduced earlier this month would boost Social Security benefits for widows and widowers by up to 25%. The Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement Act, introduced by Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) on June 7, would create an alternative benefit that is equal to 75% of the combined income both […]

A House bill that was reintroduced earlier this month would boost Social Security benefits for widows and widowers by up to 25%.

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