Guaranteeing Social Security and Medicare Payments Despite Debt Limit.
This bill aims to protect Social Security and Medicare benefits from being disrupted if the US reaches its statutory debt limit. It authorizes the Treasury Secretary to issue special debt obligations solely to ensure these critical benefits are paid in full and on time. This change provides assurance to beneficiaries that their retirement and healthcare payments will continue without interruption, regardless of political disputes over the national debt ceiling.
Key points
Ensures continuous, timely payment of Social Security (retirement, disability) and Medicare benefits, even if the national debt limit is reached.
Grants the Treasury Secretary temporary authority to borrow funds specifically for these programs, exempting this debt from the standard limit calculation.
Protects seniors, disabled individuals, and their families from financial uncertainty during debt ceiling impasses.
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