Discontinuing Social Security's Currently Insured Benefit Provision Would Save Millions and Eliminate Inequities
HRD-82-51
Published: Apr 23, 1982. Publicly Released: Apr 23, 1982.
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GAO reviewed the Social Security Administration's (SSA) eligibility insurance provisions, known as the currently insured provision.
Recommendations
Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Congress should amend the Social Security Act to eliminate the currently insured provision. Suggested language to implement this recommendation includes: these amendments shall be effective in determining the insured status of individuals who die after (the effective date to be determined). |
Closed – Not Implemented
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Congress gave no indication that it wishes to change social security benefits at this time. |
| Congress should amend the Social Security Act to eliminate the currently insured provision. Suggested language to implement this recommendation includes: Title II of the Social Security Act is amended by striking out the words "or currently" wherever they may appear in connection with the status of an individual insured under this title. |
Closed – Not Implemented
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Congress is not disposed to changing social security benefits at this time. |
| Congress should amend the Social Security Act to eliminate the currently insured provision. Suggested language to implement this recommendation includes: section 214(b) of the Social Security Act is repealed. |
Closed – Not Implemented
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Congress is not prone to changing social security benefits at this time. |
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Cost controlEligibility criteriaProgram evaluationSocial security benefitsSocial security taxesTaxesWidowed personsBeneficiariesTrust fundsWorkers