Protecting Supplemental Security Income for Disaster Victims Act

TL;DR (AI)

• The bill amends the Social Security Act to disregard certain settlement amounts related to personal injury, physical sickness, or property damage claims when determining Supplemental Security Income benefits.
• Settlements related to the East Palestine Train Derailment case are specifically addressed, with the disregard applying to benefits paid for months beginning before and after the enactment date.
• The amendments aim to stabilize payments to Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries, particularly those affected by disasters, by excluding certain settlement amounts from income calculations.