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Disability Support: Return to Work and New Benefit Rules

This act aims to help individuals receiving disability benefits return to the workforce. It introduces new disability classifications, time limits for certain benefits, and incentives for employment, including tax credits for employers.
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: Individuals with disabilities will undergo regular reviews to assess changes in their health condition.
Time-limited benefits: For individuals with expected medical improvement, benefits may be granted for a specific period (23 or 59 months).
Work incentive program: Individuals with expected improvement can choose to work, and their benefits will be adjusted accordingly, without immediate loss of all benefits.
Tax credit for employers: Businesses hiring Social Security disability beneficiaries may qualify for a tax credit.
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Print number: 117_S_2575
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2021-07-30
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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_S_2575.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-30.

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: Individuals with disabilities will undergo regular reviews to assess changes in their health condition.
  • Time-limited benefits: For individuals with expected medical improvement, benefits may be granted for a specific period (23 or 59 months).
  • Work incentive program: Individuals with expected improvement can choose to work, and their benefits will be adjusted accordingly, without immediate loss of all benefits.
  • Tax credit for employers: 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 Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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