HR 5474 · 99th Congress · Social Welfare
A bill to amend titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act to establish more realistic rules for determining the eligibility of individuals who have multiple sclerosis for benefits based on disability under the OASDI and SSI programs.
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1986-08-15)
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Amends titles II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act to treat multiple sclerosis victims as permanently disabled and eligible for disability benefits under such titles regardless of their ability to engage in substantial gainful activity.…
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