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Introduced
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
In Committee
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend titles II and XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the disability insurance benefits waiting period for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Stop the Wait Act of 2023, aims to eliminate the current 24-month waiting period for individuals with disabilities to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. It does this by amending the Social Security Act to remove the waiting period requirement and phase it out over a 5-year period. The bill also allows certain individuals without minimum essential health coverage to become eligible for Medicare benefits retroactively to the first month of their SSDI entitlement, rather than having to wait 24 months. This is intended to provide faster access to healthcare for those newly qualified for SSDI.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (14)
Bob Casey (D)*,
Sherrod Brown (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 02/09/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/320/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s320/BILLS-118s320is.pdf |
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