HR 6219 · 97th Congress · Social Welfare
A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for certain procedures to accompany reviews of continuing eligibility for disability insurance benefits.
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Introduced2
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Social Security.(1982-05-03)
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Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to provide procedures to accompany reviews of disability determinations for purposes of continuing eligibility for disability insurance benefits. Requires that an individual whose case is being reviewed be notified of such review. Permits such an individual to submit medical evidence, prepared by a physician of his or her choice, with respect to the current status of his or her disability which shall be considered in determining the individual's continuing eligibility for disability benefits. Requires the prompt notification of the individual once his or her continuing eligibility for disability benefits has been determined. Allows an individual who is found to be no longer eligible for disability benefits to submit additional medical evidence with respect to his or her disability within 30 days of notification of the determination and request reconsideration of the determination. Permits the individual to request a hearing if the determination is affirmed after such reconsideration. Requires the State agency or the Secretary of Health and Human Services (whichever is reviewing the case) to ter…
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Cosponsors (20)
5 Democrats14 Republicans1 Independent