This bill requires the Bureau to make decisions about benefit eligibility within 270 days after a claim is filed.
This bill implements a means test for certain elementary and secondary school students aged 18 or older to collect Social Security child’s benefits. Specifically, a child beneficiary aged 18 years or older may not be eligible for Social Security child’s benefits based on their status as a full-time elementary or secondary school student if the individual on whose wages and income the benefit is based (e. g., the child’s parent or guardian) (1) is entitled to Social Security benefits, (2) is 67 years of age or older, and (3) has more than $125,000 of annual earnings for the taxable year.
1. Claimants will receive a decision on their benefit eligibility within 270 days of filing a claim. 2. This bill aims to improve the efficiency of the Bureau's processing of claims. 3. Timely decisions can help individuals access necessary support more quickly. 4. The legislation is named after Officer John Barnes to honor his service.
This bill affects individuals filing claims for benefits under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act.