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House of Representatives
Session of 2019 - 2020 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted:	February 7, 2019 09:07 AM
From:	Representative Peter Schweyer
To:	All House members
Subject:	Property Tax & Rent Rebate Program Eligibility Changes

Certain federal civil service retirees hired prior to 1984 received a Social Security substitute pension, and therefore are often ruled ineligible for Property Tax & Rent Rebate in the Commonwealth. I believe that we should honor our workers service by allowing those who have a Social Security substitute pension to deduct 50% of their income for the purposes of eligibility determination. This would put them on-par with railroad retirees. In 2015, this legislation passed through the House of Representatives with wide bipartisan support; however, it ultimately died in the Senate. It is my hope that both chambers will approve this proposal this legislative session in order to ensure eligibility in PTRR for individuals receiving Social Security substitute pensions. As a matter of fairness, I hope you will consider lending your support and co-sponsorship.

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