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Eliminating Waiting Periods for Disability Benefits and Medicare Access

This bill aims to shorten and eventually eliminate the waiting period for Social Security disability benefits. This means eligible individuals will receive their benefits sooner, improving their financial stability and access to Medicare healthcare.
Key points
Eliminates the 5-month waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits starting in 2030.
Gradually reduces the waiting period for SSDI benefits for applications filed between 2025 and 2029 (from 5 to 1 month).
Allows earlier access to Medicare for certain individuals with disabilities, removing the 24-month waiting period.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Stop the Wait Act of 2025
Print number: HR 930
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]
Process start date: 2025-02-04