Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
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Overview
This bill reauthorizes the Social Security Administration’s authority to conduct demonstration projects within the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program through 2031. It expands the current authorization period and introduces new requirements for these projects, including longer notification periods for Congress and the use of evaluation metrics. The bill also clarifies that participation in a demonstration project should not negatively impact an individual’s income and specifies that administrative expenses for these projects should be funded from existing Social Security administration funds.
Key provisions
- Reauthorizes SSDI demonstration project authority through December 31, 2031.
- Requires SSA to provide 120 days’ notice to Congress before initiating a demonstration project, including evaluation metrics.
- Specifies that an individual’s income will not be reduced due to participation in a demonstration project.
- Directs that administrative expenses for demonstration projects be paid from Social Security administration funds.
- Amends the date for which the authority to carry out demonstration projects terminates.
- Eliminates subsection (f) related to prior authorization requirements.
Who is affected
- Individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
- The Social Security Administration (SSA)
- Congress
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