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$200 Monthly Inflation Relief Payments for Social Security and Veteran Beneficiaries.

This Act establishes temporary, additional payments of $200 per month for individuals receiving Social Security, SSI, Railroad Retirement, and Veterans benefits. These payments will be disbursed for a six-month period, from January 1 to June 30, 2026, to help counter the effects of inflation. Crucially, the $200 monthly payment is tax-free and will not affect eligibility for other federal assistance programs.
Key points
Eligible recipients will receive an extra $200 per month for six months (January through June 2026).
Payments are exempt from federal income tax and will not count as income when determining eligibility for other federal benefits.
The benefit applies to recipients of Social Security, SSI, Railroad Retirement, Veterans benefits, and Civil Service Retirement System annuities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3078
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Process start date: 2025-10-30