Bill > HR8884

This bill, titled the "Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act," extends the authority for demonstration projects under the Social Security Act's disability insurance program. Specifically, it pushes back the termination date for these projects from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2031, and allows for waivers of certain benefits requirements for up to 120 days, compared to the previous 90 days, to facilitate these experiments. The bill also mandates that these projects include evaluation metrics and ensures that participants' total income will not be reduced as a result of their involvement. Administrative costs for these projects will be covered by funds for administering Title II of the Social Security Act, while any benefits paid to participants will come from the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund or the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, as determined by the Commissioner of Social Security.