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Eliminating waiting periods for disability benefits and Medicare access.

This law eliminates or shortens the waiting period for federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Medicare health coverage. This means individuals deemed disabled will receive financial support and access to medical care much faster than before. The full elimination of waiting periods will be completed by 2028, with gradual reductions starting immediately.
Key points
The waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments will be fully eliminated by 2028, with immediate reductions phased in between 2023 and 2027.
The 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage is eliminated for eligible SSDI recipients, ensuring immediate access to essential health care.
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Additional Information
Stop the Wait Act of 2023
Print number: HR 883
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]
Process start date: 2023-02-09