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H.R. 886

Social Security Disability Waiting Period Elimination Act of 1989

Social Security Disability Waiting Period Elimination Act of 1989 - 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 the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

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

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

    Transportation and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee
  2. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  3. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

    Social Security Subcommittee
  4. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  5. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  6. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  7. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House