SB3400: We Can't Wait Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to permit disabled individuals to elect to receive disability insurance benefits during the disability insurance benefit waiting period, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill would change Social Security disability rules to let disabled people receive benefits immediately instead of waiting. Normally, people approved for Social Security Disability Insurance must wait five months before benefits start. The bill would let them choose to start collecting during that waiting period. It was introduced in 2023 by Senators Debbie Stabenow and Susan Collins. The bill is currently in the early stage after introduction and has not yet been voted on.
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SB3400: We Can't Wait Act of 2023