S. 269Became Law
Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act
Permanently allows Treasury to use Social Security death records to prevent and recover improper payments while tightening standards for reporting someone as deceased
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Permanently allows Treasury to use Social Security death records to prevent and recover improper payments while tightening standards for reporting someone as deceased
Key points
- Require cost sharing agreement
- Prohibit unsupported death determinations
- Extend Treasury access to death records
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Became Law
Latest action
2026-02-10 — Became Public Law No: 119-77.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedDisability assistanceIntergovernmental relationsSocial security and elderly assistanceSocial Welfare