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Panel approves phased plan to conserve a portion of children's federal benefits; DHHS warns of new costs
Summary
The committee approved amendment 16-55s to phase in conservation of a portion of certain children's federal benefits (25% rising over successive biennia), but Department of Health and Human Services warned of IT, management and funding gaps and the committee declined a narrower committee amendment.
The Senate Finance Committee voted to adopt amendment 16-55s to a bill originating in the House that phases in the conservation of a portion of certain federal benefits paid to children receiving Social Security survivor or disability benefits.
The amendment (offered in committee by a member identified by transcript label 11) would start conserving 25% of a child's federal benefits in the first biennium beginning Jan. 1, 2028, then 50% the next biennium, 75% the following cycle and…
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