A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the 5-month waiting period which is presently required in order for an individual to be eligible for disability insurance benefits or the disability freeze (or for widow's or widower's benefits on the basis of disability.)

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

16 May 1977

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Status

Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Summary

Amends Title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the five month waiting period which is presently a prerequisite of eligibility for disability insurance benefits and for widow's or widower's benefits on the basis of disability.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/house-bill/7210
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