Bill113th CongressFiled Jan 4, 2013Social Welfare
H.R. 160
Disability Benefit Fairness Act of 2013
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 4, 2013)
Disability Benefit Fairness Act of 2013 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to eliminate: (1) the five-month waiting period for an individual (including a disabled widow or widower) to be eligible for benefits based on disability, and (2) any intervening reconsideration from the review process governing decisions on benefit entitlement.
What just happenedJan 15, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7](D-NC)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJan 4, 2013
- Jan 15, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House