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New bill would boost Social Security survivor benefits
September 07, 2026 at 02:23 PM
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What You Need To Know
- The bill creates an alternative benefit equal to 75% of a couple’s combined Social Security benefits.
- Women are more likely to suffer a greater financial hit following the loss of a spouse, the bill's sponsor argues.
- A Social Security advocate says survivor benefits should be improved without weakening the program's future financial standing.