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US HB7104

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Diana Harshbarger

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the standard 5-month waiting period for Social Security disability benefits for individuals diagnosed with incurable terminal illnesses on the Compassionate Allowance list, with life expectancy of 5 years or less from diagnosis

  • Reduces monthly disability benefits to 93% of the standard amount for those who elect to receive immediate benefits without the waiting period; the election is irrevocable and must be made at time of application

  • Requires Congressional approval (enacted bill or joint resolution) before any new disease or medical condition can be added to the Compassionate Allowance Conditions list

  • Prohibits concurrent receipt of Social Security disability benefits and unemployment compensation, reducing disability benefits to zero for any month in which an individual also receives unemployment payments

  • Sets a minimum 10% threshold for overpayment collection from Social Security benefits when the Commissioner determines that 100% collection would defeat the purpose of the program

Legislative Description

Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act

Social welfare

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways And Means1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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