This bill would change Titles II and XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the waiting period for disability insurance benefits. That means people eligible for those benefits would not have to wait the currently required time before benefits start. The bill was introduced in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Finance. Sponsors listed include Senators Andy Kim, Patty Murray, Tammy Duckworth, Kirsten Gillibrand, Elizabeth Warren, Alex Padilla, Mazie Hirono, Bernie Sanders, and Edward Markey. The bill text beyond the title and sponsors is not included here.
If you are an individual with a disability who would qualify for benefits under Titles II or XVIII of the Social Security Act, this bill aims to let your benefits begin without the existing waiting period. Exact changes to program rules, enrollment timing, or who qualifies are not provided in the available text.
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Sponsors of the bill are Andy Kim; Patty Murray; Tammy Duckworth; Kirsten Gillibrand; Elizabeth Warren; Alex Padilla; Mazie Hirono; Bernie Sanders; and Edward Markey. No publicly available information about their specific statements or detailed arguments is included in the provided material.
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