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Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act Now in the Mix
Despite the growing concerns regarding Social Security’s projected insolvency, it’s interesting to see a proposal that actually goes against the grain. The “Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act” (H.R. 10608), introduced a few weeks ago by Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) presents a somewhat controversial look at one of the more prominent sticking points in discussions on potential solutions to the financial problems—the issue of when full benefits are available.
H.R. 10608 proposes full retirement benefits at age 60 for claimants in “qualifying physically demanding jobs,” using a points system to determine eligibility and a restrictive earnings capability after claiming benefits.
An AOL.com post by Chris Lewis, CEPF provides an overview of the bill’s design. To read the actial bill text, click here.
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