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Work Without Worry Act

USA117th CongressS-2108| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2021
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (11)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Work Without Worry Act This bill modifies eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for individuals who have a disability that began before age 22. Under current law, these individuals may obtain SSDI benefits based on the work record of a retired, disabled, or deceased parent. However, an individual with earnings after age 22 that exceed a specified monetary limit (i.e., constitute substantial gainful activity) permanently loses eligibility for such benefits. This bill allows individuals to retain eligibility for such benefits regardless of the amount of earnings after age 22. Additionally, individuals who apply for SSDI benefits on a parent's record and also independently qualify for Social Security benefits on their own record will receive the larger of the two benefit amounts.
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Timeline
Jun 17, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4003
Introduced in House
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4626; text: CR S4626-4627)
  • June 17, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4003
    Introduced in House


  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4626; text: CR S4626-4627)

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4003: Work Without Worry Act
Child healthDisability assistanceEmployee benefits and pensions

Work Without Worry Act

USA117th CongressS-2108| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2021
Work Without Worry Act This bill modifies eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for individuals who have a disability that began before age 22. Under current law, these individuals may obtain SSDI benefits based on the work record of a retired, disabled, or deceased parent. However, an individual with earnings after age 22 that exceed a specified monetary limit (i.e., constitute substantial gainful activity) permanently loses eligibility for such benefits. This bill allows individuals to retain eligibility for such benefits regardless of the amount of earnings after age 22. Additionally, individuals who apply for SSDI benefits on a parent's record and also independently qualify for Social Security benefits on their own record will receive the larger of the two benefit amounts.
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Timeline
Jun 17, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4003
Introduced in House
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4626; text: CR S4626-4627)
  • June 17, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4003
    Introduced in House


  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4626; text: CR S4626-4627)
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (11)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4003: Work Without Worry Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthDisability assistanceEmployee benefits and pensions