A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act so as to liberalize the conditions governing eligibility of blind persons to receive disability insurance benefits thereunder.

Summary

Provides, under title II (Old-Age, Survivors', and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act, that persons who are blind and have at least six quarters of coverage shall be eligible for disability insurance benefits. Outlines those regulations which apply to the amount of benefits to be received. Defines blindness as used in this Act. Continues payment of such benefits as long as the blindness lasts, notwithstanding the amount of the individuals' earnings.

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Timeline

1. 1 March 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 1 March 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 1 March 1973

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Hartke, Vance [D-IN] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Mansfield, Mike [D-MT] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssfi00 · Standing

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