Disability Insurance Amendments

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Disability Insurance Amendments - Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, and Title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to establish a tax on wages and self-employment income to finance the Disability Insurance program separately from the existing Social Security tax. Requires that the proceeds of such tax be deposited in the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund. Redefines the term "disability" for purposes of title II to include with respect to a person who has attained the age of 50, a physical or mental impairment which is expected to result in death or the inability of such person to engage in substantial gainful employment for at least 12 months. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to review each determination of disability or end of disability made by a State agency authorized to make such determination. Establishes a new procedure for the appeal of findings adverse to an applicant for disability benefits. Provides, as a first opportunity for reconsideration of an adverse finding, for an informal conference with a representative of the Secretary. Establishes the formal hearing by the Secretary of the findings o…