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Extending Disability Benefits Eligibility Age for Young Adults to 26.

This bill increases the age limit for disabled young adults to qualify for Social Security child's insurance benefits based on a parent's record. The change extends eligibility from age 22 to age 26. This provides crucial financial stability and continued access to associated health benefits for disabled individuals during their early adulthood.
Key points
The eligibility age for Disabled Adult Child (DAC) benefits is raised from 22 to 26.
Disabled young adults gain four additional years of financial support under the Social Security system.
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Additional Information
Fairness for Disabled Young Adults Act
Print number: S 4555
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Process start date: 2024-06-17