H.R. 2237 · 115th Congress
Social Security Disability Fairness Act of 2017
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Rodney Davis
- Introduced
- 2017-04-28
- Latest action
- 2017-05-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Summary
Social Security Disability Fairness Act of 2017
This bill allows an individual diagnosed with a terminal illness to receive disability payments under the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program during the waiting period for such payments (which typically lasts five months). It also establishes a phased-in payment schedule for such payments.
These provisions shall expire January 1, 2023.