House Bill 1171
115th Congress(2017-2018)
ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 16, 2017
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Bill
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Bill Number
1171
Congress
115
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
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Summary
ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2017
This bill amends title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the five-month waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a progressive neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord). Under current law, individuals must wait five months after becoming disabled before their disability insurance benefit payments can begin.
February 16, 2017
03/02/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
02/16/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
02/16/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:07 PM