Supplemental Security Income Disability Amendments of 1979

Summary

Supplemental Security Income Disability Amendments of 1979 - Amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act to state that a disabled individual by reason of his or her earnings shall not be considered able to engage in substantial gainful activity, for the purpose of determining eligibility for SSI benefits, unless such earnings exceed the level at which the portion not excluded under title XVI equals the benefit that would be payable under title XVI if such individual had no income of any kind. Increases the amount excluded from the income of a disabled individual applying for SSI benefits by providing the following additional exclusions: (1) an amount equal to 20 percent of such individual's gross earned income representing expenses attributable to the earning of such income; and (2) such additional amounts of earned income of such individual as may be necessary to pay for attendant care services, medical devices and prostheses. Increases amounts excluded from income for blind individuals applying for SSI benefits by excluding, in addition to the present exclusions, the costs of attendant care services, medical devices, equipment and similar items necessary for such individual to work. Extends to the 15th month following the end of an individual's trial work period the time for which an individual may be considered disabled under title XVI. Stipulates that no SSI benefits may be paid for any month after the third month in which an individual engages in substantial gainful activity during such 15 month period. Considers an individual applying for SSI benefits presumptively disabled if within the four years preceding such application, such individual was treated under title XVI or title II (Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act as a disabled individual but ceased to be so treated because such individual engaged in the performance of substantial gainful activity. Stipulates that the performance of such activity may be taken into account in determining whether or not such individual is currently disabled. Amends part A (General Provisions) of title XI of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to carry out demonstration projects which are likely to assist in promoting the objectives or administration of title XVI of such Act. Lowers from 21 to 18 the age at which a parent's income ceases to be included in a child's income for purposes of determining eligibility for SSI benefits. Excludes disability determinations under title XVI from being reviewed by the Secretary in specified percentages as is required with disability determinations under title II. Directs the Secretary to include certain information in any decision as to the rights of any individual applying for benefits under title XVI. Permits SSI benefits to be paid to individuals participating in approved vocational rehabilitation programs which will increase the likelihood that such individual may be permanently removed from the disability benefit rolls.

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Timeline

1. 5 April 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 5 April 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 April 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 25 April 1979

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Ways and Means with amendment, H. Rept. 96-104.

   Source: Committee

5. 25 April 1979

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Ways and Means with amendment, H. Rept. 96-104.

   Source: Committee

6. 4 June 1979

   Floor

   Measure called up by special rule in House.

   Source: Floor

7. 6 June 1979

   Vote

   Measure passed House, amended, roll call #183 (374-3).

   Source: Floor

8. 6 June 1979

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #183 (374-3).

   Source: Floor

9. 6 June 1979

   Floor

   Measure considered in House.

   Source: Floor

10. 11 June 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 25 April 1979

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 5 April 1979

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Sponsors

• Rep. Corman, James C. [D-CA-21] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bafalis, L. A. (Skip) [R-FL-10] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Brodhead, William [D-MI-17] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Fowler, Wyche, Jr. [D-GA] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to → A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3464) to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to remove certain work disincentives for the disabled under the supplemental security income benefits program, and for other purposes.