HR 3899 · 104th Congress · Social Welfare

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that the waiting period for disability benefits shall not be applicable in the case of a disabled individual suffering from a terminal illness.

Introduced 1996-07-25· Sponsored by Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.(1996-07-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to provide that disability insurance benefits for an individual with a terminal illness shall begin with the first month such individual has such illness (thus eliminating the waiting period).…

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