Removing Work Penalties for Childhood Disability Beneficiaries
This law aims to help individuals who became disabled before age 22 by removing penalties for working or attempting self-sufficiency in their youth. It ensures they can apply for Social Security benefits without their past work history before age 22 disqualifying them. The bill also eliminates the requirement for continuous disability, making it easier to regain benefits after periods of health improvement.
Key points
Individuals disabled in childhood can work before age 22 without jeopardizing future Social Security benefits.
The requirement for continuous disability between the onset of the impairment and the application date is eliminated.
Applications for child disability benefits will automatically be considered for higher disability or old-age benefits if those amounts are greater.
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