What does PHASED-IN PAYMENT OF SSDI BENEFITS DURING THE WAITING PERIOD of Expedited Disability Insurance Payments for Terminally Ill Individuals Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 223 of the Social Security Act to modify the payment of SSDI benefits for terminally ill individuals. It establishes a phased-in approach to benefit payments during a waiting period, initially providing 50% and then 75% of the full benefit amount for the first two months. After 12 consecutive months of receiving benefits based on a terminal illness diagnosis, the benefit amount is adjusted based on the total benefits received during a five-month period. Following 24 consecutive months, the benefit amount reaches 95% of the determined amount. The legislation requires the Social Security Administration to submit annual reports to Congress evaluating the provision of disability insurance benefits to terminally ill individuals, including data on applications, benefit receipt, and mortality rates. The Government Accountability Office is tasked with submitting a report within two years, offering recommendations to improve the provision of these benefits. The amendments apply to benefits payable for months beginning after December 31, 2026.

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Expedited Disability Insurance Payments for Terminally Ill Individuals Act of 2026

Q: What does Preamble of Expedited Disability Insurance Payments for Terminally Ill Individuals Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To provide for phased-in payment of Social Security Disability Insurance payments during the waiting period for individuals with a terminal illness,' aims to address Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments. The bill proposes a phased-in payment system for SSDI during a waiting period. The phased-in payments are specifically targeted towards individuals with a terminal illness.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Expedited Disability Insurance Payments for Terminally Ill Individuals Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Expedited Disability Insurance Payments for Terminally Ill Individuals Act of 2026.

Last updated: 3/26/2026 · Introduced: 3/26/2026

Author: John Barrasso (R-WY)

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This bill amends the Social Security Act to implement a phased-in payment system for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits during the waiting period for individuals with a terminal illness.
SSDI benefits for terminally ill individuals will gradually increase to 95% of the determined amount over 24 months, starting with 50% and then 75% payments in the first two months.
The Social Security Administration and the Government Accountability Office will be required to submit reports to Congress evaluating and recommending improvements to the provision of disability insurance benefits for terminally ill individuals.

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