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Code · BILL · 114th Congress · H.R. 5747 (Introduced in House) — To amend title II of the Social Security Act to improve solvency and stability for future generations. · Sec. 8

Sec. 8. Increase in benefit computation years

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Section 215(b)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 415(b)(2)(A)(I) ) is amended— in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking 5 years and inserting the applicable number of years specified in subparagraph (C)(i) ; in subparagraph (A)(ii)— by striking one-fifth and inserting the applicable fraction specified in subparagraph (C)(ii) ; by striking 5 years. and inserting the applicable number of years specified in subparagraph (C)(i). ; and by adding at the end of paragraph
(2)the following new subparagraph: For purposes of clauses
(i)and
(ii)of subparagraph (A), the applicable number of years is the number of years set forth in the following table: If the calendar year in which the individual becomes eligible for the benefit involved, or dies (before becoming eligible for such benefit) is: The applicable number of years is: Before 2017 5 2017 4 2018 3 After 2018 2. For purposes of clause
(ii)of subparagraph (A), the applicable fraction is the fraction set forth in the following table: If the calendar year in which the individual becomes eligible for disability insurance benefits is: The applicable fraction is: Before 2017 1/5 2017 1/6 2018 1/8 After 2018 1/12. . The amendments made by subsection
(a)shall apply with respect to individuals who become eligible for monthly insurance benefits (or who die before becoming so eligible) in any calendar year after 2016.
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