Bill117th CongressFiled May 4, 2022Social Welfare
S. 4133
Expedited Disability Insurance Payments for Terminally Ill Individuals Act of 2022
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 4, 2022)
Expedited Disability Insurance Payments for Terminally Ill Individuals Act of 2022
This bill temporarily allows an individual diagnosed with a terminal illness with a life expectancy of six months or less to receive Social Security disability benefits during the waiting period for such benefits (which typically lasts five months). It also establishes a phased-in payment schedule for the benefits.
What just happenedMay 4, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY](R-WY)Sponsor
9 cosponsors6 D3 R
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- Introduced in SenateMay 4, 2022
- May 4, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - May 4, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate