The Stop the Wait Act of 2026 eliminates the waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits for individuals with disabilities.
The Stop the Wait Act of 2026 amends titles II and XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits for individuals with disabilities. The bill removes the requirement for individuals to wait 24 months before receiving benefits, making them available retroactively to the first month of entitlement. The changes apply to applications filed on or after January 1, 2030, and take full effect on January 1, 2031.
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