S 4133 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Expedited Disability Insurance Payments for Terminally Ill Individuals Act of 2022

Summary

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.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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May 2022

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Introduced May 4, 2022 Last action May 4, 2022

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May 4, 2022

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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May 4, 2022

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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors

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