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HR 4110 114th Congress House Social Welfare Congressional oversight Disability assistance Government studies and investigations Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to study the feasibility of modifying the 5-month waiting period for certain individuals entitled to disability insurance benefits under section 223 of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 19, 2015 Introduced by: Kelly, Robin L. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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Nov 19, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Nov 19, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Nov 19, 2015
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to evaluate the feasibility of modifying the five-month waiting period for certain individuals entitled to disability insurance benefits by:

  • shortening the waiting period for individuals with more severe disabilities or lower annual household income, and
  • shortening or eliminating the waiting period for individuals with a terminal illness.
What's happening now November 19, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

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