To provide for entitlement to dependents' and survivors' benefits under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program under title II of the Social Security Act based on permanent partnership as well as marriage.
Equal Access to Social Security Act of 2006 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to provide for entitlement to dependents' and survivors' benefits under the OASDI program based on permanent partnership as well as marriage.
Provides for: (1) determination of permanent partner status; and (2) lump sum death payments for surviving permanent partners.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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