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To make a technical correction to the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019.

USA117th CongressHR-1649| House 
| Updated: 3/8/2021
Seth Moulton

Seth Moulton

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill retroactively eliminates the waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for certain individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Under current law, most SSDI recipients must wait five months after becoming disabled before their benefit payments may begin. The ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019 eliminated the waiting period for individuals with ALS but only covers individuals who apply for benefits after the date of enactment (December 20, 2020). As a result, individuals with ALS who applied for SSDI benefits in the five months before that date are still subject to the waiting period. This bill eliminates the waiting period for those individuals.
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Timeline
Mar 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Mar 23, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-579
Signed by President.
  • March 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • March 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.


  • March 23, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-579
    Signed by President.

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • S 117-579: A bill to make a technical correction to the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019.
Disability assistanceNeurological disorders

To make a technical correction to the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019.

USA117th CongressHR-1649| House 
| Updated: 3/8/2021
This bill retroactively eliminates the waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for certain individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Under current law, most SSDI recipients must wait five months after becoming disabled before their benefit payments may begin. The ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019 eliminated the waiting period for individuals with ALS but only covers individuals who apply for benefits after the date of enactment (December 20, 2020). As a result, individuals with ALS who applied for SSDI benefits in the five months before that date are still subject to the waiting period. This bill eliminates the waiting period for those individuals.
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Timeline
Mar 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Mar 23, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-579
Signed by President.
  • March 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • March 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.


  • March 23, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-579
    Signed by President.
Seth Moulton

Seth Moulton

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • S 117-579: A bill to make a technical correction to the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disability assistanceNeurological disorders