HR 3045 · 98th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to provide that no further reviews of disability cases shall be carried out under the continuing eligibility review program under title II or XVI of the Social Security Act until the Congress has specifically addressed the problems involved and has taken such action as may be necessary to eliminate such problems and otherwise improve the program.

Introduced 1983-05-18· Sponsored by Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation.(1983-05-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits reviews of disability determinations pursuant to the continuing eligibility review program under titles II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act until Congress has specifically addressed the problems which have arisen in such program and enacted legislation to deal with such problems. Makes such prohibition inapplicable in cases where benefit termination is based upon a finding of fraud or a finding that the individual involved is engaging in substantial gainful activity. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to notify individuals whose cases are up for review under the continuing eligibility review program that such suspension is in effect.…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats