House
Jan 11, 2007

Disability Benefit Fairness Act of 2007

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Disability Benefit Fairness Act of 2007 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to eliminate: (1) the five-month waiting period for an individual (including a disabled widow or widower) to be eligible for benefits based on disability; and (2) any intervening reconsideration from the review process governing decisions on benefit entitlement.

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Introduced(1/4/07)
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Mr. MCINTYRE

(D) NC – 7

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Jan 11, 2007

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