Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act
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Social Welfare
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R) — LA
Summary
This bill permanently allows the Department of the Treasury to access certain death records maintained by the Social Security Administration (SSA) in order to facilitate the identification and prevention of improper payments (e.g., payments to deceased individuals).
Current law requires the SSA to share its Death Master File with the Do Not Pay system maintained by Treasury for three years. The bill makes this requirement permanent.
Legislative subjects
Disability assistance; Intergovernmental relations; Social Welfare; Social security and elderly assistance
Latest action
Became Public Law No: 119-77.
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