References in Text
section 211 of Pub. L. 93–66, referred to in subsec. (d), is set out as a note under
section 1382 of this title.
section 228e(l) of title 45, referred to in subsec. (h)(1), is a reference to
section 5(l) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937. That Act was amended in its entirety and completely revised by Pub. L. 93–445, Oct. 16, 1974, 88 Stat. 1305. The Act, as thus amended and revised, was redesignated the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974, and is classified generally to subchapter IV (§ 231 et seq.) of chapter 9 of Title 45, Railroads.
Section 228e of title 45 is covered by
section 231e of Title 45.
Amendments
1996—Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 104–193 inserted “under a State program funded under” before “part A of subchapter IV”. 1994—Subsecs. (c)(5), (8), (d), (g). Pub. L. 103–296 substituted “Commissioner of Social Security” for “Secretary” wherever appearing. 1991—Subsec. (h)(2). Pub. L. 102–54 substituted “Secretary of Veterans Affairs” for “Veterans’ Administration”. 1990—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 101–508 substituted “(B)(i) attained such age after 1967 and before 1972, and (ii)” for “(B)”. 1984—Subsec. (c)(4)(C). Pub. L. 98–369, § 2662(e), amended directory language of Pub. L. 98–21, § 305(d)(2). See 1983 Amendment note below. Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 98–369, § 2663(j)(3)(A)(iv), struck out “of Health, Education, and Welfare” after “Secretary”. 1983—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–21, § 305(d)(1), substituted “he or she” for “he” wherever appearing. Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 98–21, § 305(a), substituted “The” for “(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the” and struck out par. (2), which had provided that if both husband and wife were entitled or would have been entitled upon application to benefits under this section for any month, the amount of the husband’s benefit for such month would be the larger of $64.40 or the amount most recently established in lieu thereof under
section 415(i) of this title, and the amount of the wife’s benefit for such month the larger of $32.20 or the amount most recently established in lieu thereof under
section 415(i) of this title. Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 98–21, § 305(d)(1), substituted “he or she” for “he”. Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 98–21, § 305(b), substituted “(B) the benefit amount as determined without regard to this subsection” for “(B) the larger of $32.20 or the amount most recently established in lieu thereof under
section 415(i) of this title”. Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 98–21, § 305(c), amended par. (3) generally, substituting provisions relating to either a husband or wife for provision that the benefit amount of the wife, after any reduction under paragraph (1), would be further reduced (but not below zero) by the excess (if any) of (i) the total amount of any periodic benefits under governmental pension systems for which the husband was eligible for such month, over (ii) the larger of $64.40 or the amount most recently established in lieu thereof under
section 415(i) of this title, and that the benefit amount of the husband, after any reduction under paragraph (1), would be further reduced (but not below zero) by the excess (if any) of (i) the total amount of any periodic benefits under governmental pension systems for which the wife was eligible for such month, over (ii) the larger of $32.20 or the amount most recently established in lieu thereof under
section 415(i) of this title. Subsec. (c)(4)(C). Pub. L. 98–21, § 305(d)(2), as amended by Pub. L. 98–369, § 2662(e), substituted “his or her” for “his” wherever appearing. 1973—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 93–233, § 2(b)(1), substituted “the larger of $64.40 or the amount most recently established in lieu thereof under
section 415(i) of this title” for “$58.00” in pars. (1) and (2) and “the larger of $32.20 or the amount most recently established in lieu thereof under
section 415(i) of this title” for “$29.00” in par. (2). Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 93–233, § 2(b)(1), substituted “the larger of $64.40 or the amount most recently established in lieu thereof under
section 415(i) of this title” for “$58.00” in par. (3), subpar. (A) and “the larger of $32.20 or the amount most recently established in lieu thereof under
section 415(i) of this title” for “$29.00” in par. (2) and par. (3) subpar. (B). Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 93–233, § 18(c) provided for elimination of benefits at age 72 for uninsured individuals receiving supplemental security income benefits. 1972—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 92–336, § 201(g)(2)(A), substituted “$58.00” for “$48.30”. Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 92–336, § 201(g)(2)(B), substituted “$58.00” for “$48.30” and “$29.00” for “$24.20”. Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 92–336, § 201(g)(2)(C), substituted “$29.00” for “$24.20”. Subsec. (c)(3)(A). Pub. L. 92–336, § 201(g)(2)(D), substituted “$58.00” for “$48.30”. Subsec. (c)(3)(B). Pub. L. 92–336, § 201(g)(2)(E), substituted “$29.00” for “$24.20”. 1971—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 92–5, § 202(b)(1), substituted “$48.30” for “$46”. Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 92–5, § 202(b)(2), substituted “$48.30” for “$46” and “$24.20” for “$23”. Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 92–5, § 202(b)(3), substituted “$24.20” for “$23”. Subsec. (c)(3)(A). Pub. L. 92–5, § 202(b)(4), substituted “$48.30” for “$46”. Subsec. (c)(3)(B). Pub. L. 92–5, § 202(b)(5), substituted “$24.20” for “$23”. 1969—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 91–172, § 1003(b)(1), substituted “$46” for “$40”. Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 91–172, § 1003(b)(2), substituted “$46” for “$40” and “$23” for “$20”. Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 91–172, § 1003(b)(3), substituted “$23” for “$20”. Subsec. (c)(3)(A). Pub. L. 91–172, § 1003(b)(4), substituted “$46” for “$40”. Subsec. (c)(3)(B). Pub. L. 91–172, § 1003(b)(5), substituted “$23” for “$20”. 1968—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 90–248, § 102(b)(1), substituted “$40” for “$35”. Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 90–248, § 102(b)(2), substituted “$40” for “$35” and “$20” for $17.50”. Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 90–248, § 102(b)(3), substituted “$20” for “$17.50”. Subsec. (c)(3)(A). Pub. L. 90–248, § 102(b)(4), substituted “$40” for “$35”. Subsec. (c)(3)(B). Pub. L. 90–248, § 102(b)(5), substituted “$20” for “$17.50”. Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 90–248, § 241(a), struck out “IV,” after “I,” and inserted “or part A of subchapter IV,” after “XVI,”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
of 1996 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 104–193 effective July 1, 1997, with transition rules relating to State options to accelerate such date, rules relating to claims, actions, and proceedings commenced before such date, rules relating to closing out of accounts for terminated or substantially modified programs and continuance in office of Assistant Secretary for Family Support, and provisions relating to termination of entitlement under AFDC program, see
section 116 of Pub. L. 104–193, as amended, set out as an
Effective Date
note under
section 601 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1994 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 103–296 effective Mar. 31, 1995, see
section 110(a) of Pub. L. 103–296, set out as a note under
section 401 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1990 Amendment Pub. L. 101–508, title V, § 5114(b), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–274, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply with respect [to] benefits payable on the basis of applications filed after the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 5, 1990].”
Effective Date
of 1984 AmendmentAmendment by
section 2662(e) of Pub. L. 98–369 effective as though included in the enactment of the Social Security
Amendments
of 1983, Pub. L. 98–21, see
section 2664(a) of Pub. L. 98–369, set out as a note under
section 401 of this title. Amendment by
section 2663(j)(3)(A)(iv) of Pub. L. 98–369 effective July 18, 1984, but not to be construed as changing or affecting any right, liability, status, or interpretation which existed (under the provisions of law involved) before that date, see
section 2664(b) of Pub. L. 98–369, set out as a note under
section 401 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1983 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 98–21 applicable only with respect to monthly payments payable under this subchapter for months after April 1983, see
section 310 of Pub. L. 98–21, set out as a note under
section 402 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1973 Amendment Pub. L. 93–233, § 2(b)(1), Dec. 31, 1973, 87 Stat. 952, provided that the amendment made by that section is effective June 1, 1974. Amendment by
section 2(b)(1) of Pub. L. 93–233 applicable with respect to monthly benefits under this subchapter for months after May 1974, and with respect to lump-sum death payments under
section 402(i) of this title, see
section 2(c) of Pub. L. 93–233, set out as a note under
section 415 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1972 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 92–336 applicable with respect to monthly benefits under subchapter II of this chapter for months after August 1972, see
section 201(i) of Pub. L. 92–336, set out as a note under
section 415 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1971 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 92–5 applicable with respect to monthly benefits under subchapter II of this chapter for months after December 1970, see
section 202(c) of Pub. L. 92–5, set out as a note under
section 427 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1969 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 91–172 applicable for months after December 1969, see
section 1003(c) of Pub. L. 91–172, set out as a note under
section 427 of this title.
Effective Date
of 1968 AmendmentAmendment by
section 102(b) of Pub. L. 90–248 applicable with respect to monthly benefits under this subchapter for months after January 1968, see
section 102(c) of Pub. L. 90–248, set out as a note under
section 427 of this title. Repeal of Amendment of Subsecs. (b)(1), (2) and (c)(3)(A), (B) Prior to
Effective Date
Pub. L. 92–336, title II, § 202(a)(4), July 1, 1972, 86 Stat. 416, which, effective Jan. 1, 1975, substituted “the larger of $58.00 or the amount most recently established in lieu thereof under
section 415(i) of this title” for “$58.00” and “the larger of $29.00 or the amount most recently established in lieu thereof under
section 415(i) of this title” for “$29.00”, was repealed prior to its
Effective Date
by Pub. L. 93–233, § 2(b)(2), Dec. 31, 1973, 87 Stat. 952, applicable with respect to monthly benefits under this subchapter for months after May 1974, and with respect to lump-sum death payments under
section 402(i) of this title. See
section 2(c) of Pub. L. 93–233, set out as an
Effective Date
of 1973 Amendment note under
section 415 of this title. Application to Northern Mariana IslandsFor applicability of this section to the Northern Mariana Islands, see
section 502(a)(1) of the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America and Proc. No. 4534, Oct. 24, 1977, 42 F.R. 56593, set out as notes under
section 1801 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions. Increases To Take Into Account General Benefit Increases Pub. L. 98–21, title III, § 305(e), Apr. 20, 1983, 97 Stat. 113, provided that: “The Secretary shall increase the amounts specified in
section 228 of the Social Security Act [this section], as amended by this section, to take into account any general benefit increases (as referred to in
section 215(i)(3) of such Act [42 U.S.C. 415(i)(3)]), and any increases under
section 215(i) of such Act, which have occurred after June 1974 or may hereafter occur.” Special $50 Payment Under Tax Reduction Act of 1975Special payment of $50 as soon as practicable after Mar. 29, 1975, by Secretary of the Treasury to each individual who, for month of March 1975, was entitled to a monthly insurance benefit payable under this subchapter, see
section 702 of Pub. L. 94–12, set out as a note under
section 402 of this title. Applications for Transitional Coverage of Uninsured Individuals for Hospital Insurance Benefits Pub. L. 89–368, title III, § 302(b), Mar. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 70, provided that: “For purposes of paragraph (4) of
section 228(a) of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 428(a)(4)] (added by subsection (a) of this section), an application filed under
section 103 of the Social Security
Amendments
of 1965 [set out as a note under
section 426 of this title] before July 1966 shall be regarded as an application under such
section 228 [42 U.S.C. 428] and shall, for purposes of such paragraph and of the last sentence of such
section 228(a), be deemed to have been filed in July 1966, unless the person by whom or on whose behalf such application was filed notifies the Secretary that he does not want such application so regarded.”