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US HB7104
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Diana Harshbarger
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Requires Congressional approval (enacted bill or joint resolution) before any new disease or medical condition can be added to the Compassionate Allowance Conditions list
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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
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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