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COVID–19 Recovery for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6951| House 
| Updated: 8/13/2020
Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice D. Schakowsky

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (9)
Max Rose (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Agriculture Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
COVID-19 Recovery for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act of 2020 This bill modifies Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare, Medicaid, and other programs for older adults and individuals with disabilities, including by revising eligibility criteria and administrative procedures. Among other changes, the bill permanently increases relevant income thresholds and asset limits that apply to SSDI, as well as temporarily suspends certain waiting periods that apply to SSDI, SSI, and Medicare coverage to address the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. The bill also establishes a special Medicare enrollment period and temporarily suspends asset tests used to determine eligibility for certain low-income subsidy programs under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. In addition, the bill delays the application of a reduced federal matching rate under Medicaid for certain personal care services that require an in-home visit. Additionally, the Social Security Administration (SSA) shall not conduct most disability reviews, collect overpayments, suspend benefits, or undertake specified administrative actions during the COVID-19 emergency. The SSA and the Department of Education must also develop a process to automatically discharge the student loan debt of certain SSDI beneficiaries who have medically determined physical or mental impairments that are unlikely to improve. In addition, state agencies may modify practices to achieve contactless delivery of food packages to supplement the diets of older, low-income individuals under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.
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Timeline
May 14, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3740
Introduced in Senate
May 19, 2020
Introduced in House
May 19, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Labor, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Aug 13, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
  • May 14, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3740
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 19, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Labor, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • August 13, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • S 116-3740: COVID–19 Recovery for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act of 2020
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAgingAmerican SamoaCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaCommunity life and organizationConsumer affairsDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsExecutive agency funding and structureFood assistance and reliefGuamHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHigher educationInfectious and parasitic diseasesInflation and pricesIntergovernmental relationsMarriage and family statusMedicaidMedicareNorthern Mariana IslandsPoverty and welfare assistancePuerto RicoRailroadsSocial Security AdministrationSocial security and elderly assistanceState and local financeStudent aid and college costsTransportation employeesU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsWages and earnings

COVID–19 Recovery for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6951| House 
| Updated: 8/13/2020
COVID-19 Recovery for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act of 2020 This bill modifies Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare, Medicaid, and other programs for older adults and individuals with disabilities, including by revising eligibility criteria and administrative procedures. Among other changes, the bill permanently increases relevant income thresholds and asset limits that apply to SSDI, as well as temporarily suspends certain waiting periods that apply to SSDI, SSI, and Medicare coverage to address the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. The bill also establishes a special Medicare enrollment period and temporarily suspends asset tests used to determine eligibility for certain low-income subsidy programs under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. In addition, the bill delays the application of a reduced federal matching rate under Medicaid for certain personal care services that require an in-home visit. Additionally, the Social Security Administration (SSA) shall not conduct most disability reviews, collect overpayments, suspend benefits, or undertake specified administrative actions during the COVID-19 emergency. The SSA and the Department of Education must also develop a process to automatically discharge the student loan debt of certain SSDI beneficiaries who have medically determined physical or mental impairments that are unlikely to improve. In addition, state agencies may modify practices to achieve contactless delivery of food packages to supplement the diets of older, low-income individuals under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.
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Timeline
May 14, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3740
Introduced in Senate
May 19, 2020
Introduced in House
May 19, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Labor, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Aug 13, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
  • May 14, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3740
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 19, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Labor, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • August 13, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice D. Schakowsky

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (9)
Max Rose (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Agriculture Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • S 116-3740: COVID–19 Recovery for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAgingAmerican SamoaCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaCommunity life and organizationConsumer affairsDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsExecutive agency funding and structureFood assistance and reliefGuamHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHigher educationInfectious and parasitic diseasesInflation and pricesIntergovernmental relationsMarriage and family statusMedicaidMedicareNorthern Mariana IslandsPoverty and welfare assistancePuerto RicoRailroadsSocial Security AdministrationSocial security and elderly assistanceState and local financeStudent aid and college costsTransportation employeesU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsWages and earnings