Survivor Benefits Application Modernization Act

(a) Self-Schedule option. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commissioner of Social Security (in this Act referred to as Commissioner) shall establish an online portal for individuals filing an application for benefits under subsections (d) through (h) of section 202 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402) to schedule appointments related to such applications.

(b) Online application. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commissioner shall develop a method for individuals to file an application for the benefits described in subsection (a) through the online portal described in such subsection.