Senate bill introduced to give Social Security credits to caregivers
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Senator Mike Braun (R-Indiana) introduced the Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2023. The bill proposes a change to how Social Security benefits are calculated for people who provide unpaid care to family members.
Why it matters: This would change the math for how people qualify for Social Security, potentially helping people who leave the workforce to care for family members avoid having lower benefits later in life.
Who it affects
- Unpaid family caregivers
This information comes from Congress.gov; please read the full text of the bill before making any financial or legal decisions.
Agency: Senate
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document