To direct Federal departments and agencies to verify eligibility for Federal benefits for individuals 95 years of age or older, and for other purposes.
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What This Bill Does
This bill tells federal departments and agencies that provide federal benefits to check whether people 95 years old and older still qualify for those benefits. The agencies must do these eligibility checks twice per year to make sure only qualified people receive the benefits.
Who It Affects
People ages 95 and older who receive federal benefits from any federal department or agency. Federal department and agency leaders responsible for administering federal benefits.
Key Provisions
• Federal departments and agencies that give federal benefits to people 95 years or older must take appropriate steps to verify that these individuals remain eligible for benefits twice per year (Sec. 1(a))
• The heads of federal departments and agencies can issue rules and regulations to carry out these eligibility verification requirements (Sec. 1(b))
What Changes
Federal agencies must begin checking whether people 95 and older still qualify for federal benefits on a twice-yearly basis starting with benefit payments made on or after December 31, 2024.
Important Definitions
None defined in bill text.
Effective Date
This section applies to federal benefit payments made on or after December 31, 2024 (Sec. 1(c))
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