Families of deceased Social Security recipients would get a higher, inflation-adjusted death payment.
This bill would increase the one-time Social Security payment given to families when a loved one passes away. Currently, this payment is based on an old formula, but this bill would set it at $2,900 and make sure it keeps up with rising costs by adjusting for inflation starting in 2027.
Today, the Social Security lump sum death payment is calculated using an outdated formula that often results in a smaller amount and does not account for inflation. If this bill becomes law, the payment would be set at $2,900 and would be adjusted annually for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index, starting for deaths occurring in calendar years after 2026.
S 3357 · 119th Congress · December 4, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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