Work Without Worry Act
- Last Action
- 6/17/2021
Actions
- 2021-06-17Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
- 2021-06-17Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2021-06-17Introduced in House
- 2021-06-17Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-06-17 (00)
Work Without Worry Act
This bill modifies eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for individuals who have a disability that began before age 22.
Under current law, these individuals may obtain SSDI benefits based on the work record of a retired, disabled, or deceased parent. However, an individual with earnings after age 22 that exceed a specified monetary limit (i.e., constitute substantial gainful activity) permanently loses eligibility for such benefits.
This bill allows individuals to retain eligibility for such benefits regardless of the amount of earnings after age 22. Additionally, individuals who apply for SSDI benefits on a parent's record and also independently qualify for Social Security benefits on their own record will receive the larger of the two benefit amounts.
Cosponsors (20)
- Tom Reed (R-NY)
- EARL BLUMENAUER (D-OR)
- DANNY DAVIS (D-IL)
- Brian Higgins (D-NY)
- Thomas Suozzi (D-NY)
- Gwen Moore (D-WI)
- A. Ferguson (R-GA)
- Ron Estes (R-KS)
- Jackie Walorski (R-IN)
- Carol Miller (R-WV)
- Kevin Hern (R-OK)
- Mike Kelly (R-PA)
- Tom Rice (R-SC)
- Brad Wenstrup (R-OH)
- GRACE NAPOLITANO (D-CA)
- CAROLYN MALONEY (D-NY)
- JERROLD NADLER (D-NY)
- MARCY KAPTUR (D-OH)
- Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO)
- Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ)
Subjects
- Child health
- Disability assistance
- Employee benefits and pensions
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