Bill114th CongressFiled Nov 19, 2015Social Welfare
H.R. 4110
To require the Comptroller General of the United States to study the feasibility of modifying the 5-month waiting period for certain individuals entitled to disability insurance benefits under section 223 of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 19, 2015)
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to evaluate the feasibility of modifying the five-month waiting period for certain individuals entitled to disability insurance benefits by:
- shortening the waiting period for individuals with more severe disabilities or lower annual household income, and
- shortening or eliminating the waiting period for individuals with a terminal illness.
What just happenedNov 19, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2](D-IL)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseNov 19, 2015
- Nov 19, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House
- Nov 19, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House