S. 5178 proposes changes to update and adjust Social Security's lump sum death payments for inflation. Currently, a fixed amount is provided to eligible recipients after an insured individual passes away. This bill would increase the payment to $2,900 and link future...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give more money to people when someone they love dies, and make sure this money increases a little every year to keep up with how things get more expensive over time.