S.4255

Expedited Disability Insurance Payments for Terminally Ill Individuals Act of 2026

Introduced·3/26/26

Expedited Disability Insurance Payments for Terminally Ill Individuals Act of 2026

The Expedited Disability Insurance Payments for Terminally Ill Individuals Act of 2026 amends the Social Security Act to allow phased-in payments of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for individuals diagnosed with a terminal illness. The bill phases in the payments over the first two months, starting at 50% in the first month and increasing to 75% in the second month. After 12 months of entitlement, the benefit amount increases to 95% of the full benefit.

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Finance Committee
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History

Mar 26

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.