Permits disabled individuals to elect to receive disability insurance benefits during the waiting period.

The We Can't Wait Act of 2026 amends title II of the Social Security Act to allow disabled individuals to elect to receive disability insurance benefits during the waiting period. The bill updates Social Security disability forms to include an option for applicants to make this election. It also requires the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information on this election, including a calculator to determine its effect on benefits. The amendments apply to applications made or pending after 180 days from the enactment of this Act.

Permits disabled individuals to elect to receive disability insurance benefits during the waiting period.

The We Can't Wait Act of 2026 amends title II of the Social Security Act to allow disabled individuals to elect to receive disability insurance benefits during the waiting period. The bill updates Social Security disability forms to include an option for applicants to make this election. It also requires the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information on this election, including a calculator to determine its effect on benefits. The amendments apply to applications made or pending after 180 days from the enactment of this Act.