HR 7210 · 95th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the 5-month waiting period which is presently required in order for an individual to be eligible for disability insurance benefits or the disability freeze (or for widow's or widower's benefits on the basis of disability.)

Introduced 1977-05-16· Sponsored by Rep. Hefner, W. G. (Bill) [D-NC-8]· 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 House Committee on Ways and Means.(1977-05-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the five month waiting period which is presently a prerequisite of eligibility for disability insurance benefits and for widow's or widower's benefits on the basis of disability.…

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