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H.R. 5284

Claiming Age Clarity Act

📅 Oct 14, 2026
Summary:
• Requires the Social Security Administration to replace current retirement age terminology in all rules, regulations, guidance, and materials
• Changes "early eligibility age" to "minimum monthly benefit age" and "full retirement age"/"normal retirement age" to "standard monthly benefit age"
• Eliminates use of "delayed retirement credit" and replaces age 70 references with "maximum monthly benefit age"
Additional Details:
• The bill is titled the "Claiming Age Clarity Act"
• Implementation deadline is the later of 12 months after enactment or January 1, 2027
• Terminology changes must apply to both online and print materials of the Social Security Administration

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