HR 761 117th Congress House

MAPSA Act

Official title: To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that the supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or developmental disabiliti… Show full official titleShow less

Introduced: February 3, 2021 See on congress.gov

Social Welfare Disability and paralysisDisability assistanceMarriage and family statusPoverty and welfare assistanceWages and earnings

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Feb 3, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Feb 3, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Feb 3, 2021

Introduced in House

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Latest action February 3, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Marriage Access for People with Special Abilities Act or the MAPSA Act

This bill excludes a spouse's income and resources when determining eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and disregards marital status when calculating the SSI benefit amount, for an adult who has a diagnosed intellectual or developmental disability. SSI is a federal income supplement program designed to help aged, blind, and disabled individuals with limited income and resources meet basic needs.

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