Maryland Sixth District Representative April McClain Delaney has introduced the Health Care Worker and First Responder Fairness Act. The legislation aims to exempt health care workers and first responders from Social Security’s Retirement Earnings Test [[ RET ]] during public health emergencies. Currently the RET applies to those who have not reached full retirement age but want to claim Social Security benefits. If the individuals are still working and earning wages, their Social Security benefits are reduced. The new bill would retroactively restore benefits for those who worked during a public health crisis.