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S.2942: Social Security Act Improvements for the Terminally Ill Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 17, 2002
- Latest Major Action Sept. 17, 2002
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (2 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Social Security Act Improvements for the Terminally Ill Act - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to eliminate the five-month waiting period in the disability insurance program for terminally ill individuals. Authorizes disability benefits for any eligible individual whose underlying impairment results in death within six months after what would have been the start of the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Sept. 17, 2002 |
Introduced in the Senate by Michael D. Crapo (R-Idaho) |