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Social Security Disability: Supporting Return to Work and Employment Incentives.

This act aims to help individuals receiving disability benefits return to the workforce. It introduces new medical classifications, regular disability reviews, and financial and tax incentives for employers to encourage hiring these individuals.
Key points
New Disability Classifications: Individuals will be categorized based on expected medical improvement (e.g., improvement expected, likely, possible, not expected).
Periodic Benefit Reviews: Mandatory reviews of disability status will be conducted every 5 or 10 years, depending on the classification.
Time-Limited Benefits: For individuals with expected medical improvement, benefits may be limited to 23 or 59 months.
Ticket to Work Program Information: More information about the program supporting return to work will be regularly provided to beneficiaries.
Work Incentives: Disabled individuals returning to work may continue to receive partial benefits, and their earnings will not immediately lead to benefit loss.
Employer Tax Credit: Businesses hiring Social Security disability beneficiaries may qualify for a tax credit.
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Print number: 117_HR_4823
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
Process start date: 2021-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Social Security Disability Insurance Return to Work Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4823.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New Disability Classifications: Individuals will be categorized based on expected medical improvement (e.g., improvement expected, likely, possible, not expected).
  • Periodic Benefit Reviews: Mandatory reviews of disability status will be conducted every 5 or 10 years, depending on the classification.
  • Time-Limited Benefits: For individuals with expected medical improvement, benefits may be limited to 23 or 59 months.
  • Ticket to Work Program Information: More information about the program supporting return to work will be regularly provided to beneficiaries.
  • Work Incentives: Disabled individuals returning to work may continue to receive partial benefits, and their earnings will not immediately lead to benefit loss.
  • Employer Tax Credit: Businesses hiring Social Security disability beneficiaries may qualify for a tax credit.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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