A bill to provide for computation of benefits under title II of the Social Security Act based on the combined earnings of a husband and wife.

Summary

Provides, under title II (Old-Age, Survivors' and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, for the earnings of a husband and wife in each year to be combined up to the maximum which may be credited for the year for purposes of determining entitlement to title II social security benefits. Provides for both the husband and wife to receive a benefit (before any reduction due to early retirement) equal to 75 percent of the age-65 benefit based on combined earnings. Provides for widows to receive a benefit based on the combined earnings. Provides for the earnings records of the couple to be separated on divorce. Provides for benefits to be payable to the couple only.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 2 May 1974

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