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H.R. 2294

Social Security Lump-Sum and Terminated Benefit Disposition Act of 1983

Social Security Lump-Sum and Terminated Benefit Disposition Act of 1983 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the requirement that a widow or widower be living in the same household with the deceased at the time of death in order to receive lump-sum death benefits under title II. Requires the equitable distribution of such benefits if there is no widow or widower.

Continues an individual's OASDI benefits through the month of his or her death. Provides that the monthly benefit for the month in which a beneficiary dies shall be payable only to the extent proportionate to the number of days in such month preceding the beneficiary's death.

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14](D-PA)Sponsor
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  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Social Security.

    Social Security Subcommittee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  4. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  5. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House