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H.R. 643

Social Security Disability Waiting Period Elimination Act of 1987

Social Security Disability Waiting Period Elimination Act of 1987 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the five-month waiting period which is a prerequisite of eligibility for widow's or widower's insurance benefits on the basis of a disability and for disability insurance benefits. Eliminates the 24-month waiting period required before individuals may become eligible for hospital insurance benefits under part A (Hospital Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Act on the basis of their entitlement to disability benefits under title II of the Act.

Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.

Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4](D-MA)Sponsor
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  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.

    Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee
  2. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  3. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  4. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Social Security.

    Social Security Subcommittee
  5. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  6. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  7. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  8. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House