HHS touts 35 states that have scaled back ‘orphan tax’ on Social Security benefits
- Posted on August 12, 2026
- By The Hill
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HHS touts 35 states that have scaled back ‘orphan tax’ on Social Security benefits
Officials from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said Tuesday that 35 states have ended the practice of intercepting federal benefits intended for orphans in foster care. For decade…