HR 2401 · 108th Congress · Social Welfare

Social Security Act Improvements for the Terminally Ill Act

Introduced 2003-06-10· Sponsored by Rep. Deal, Nathan [R-GA-10]· 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 Subcommittee on Social Security.(2003-06-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Social Security Act Improvements for the Terminally Ill Act - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the five-month waiting period in the disability insurance program for terminally ill individuals. Authorizes disability benefits for any eligible individual whose underlying impairment results in death within six months after what would have been the start of the waiting period.…

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Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat2 Republicans