S 2262
Expedited Disability Insurance Payments for Terminally Ill Individuals Act of 2019
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This bill, the Expedited Disability Insurance Payments for Terminally Ill Individuals Act of 2019, aims to provide Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits to individuals diagnosed with a terminal illness during the usual five-month waiting period. It establishes a phased-in payment schedule, with initial payments at 50% and 75% of the full benefit amount for the first two months of eligibility, and eventually 95% for those with 24 consecutive months of disability determination. The bill also requires the Social Security Administration and the Government Accountability Office to report on the program's effectiveness and recommend improvements.
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