H.R. 5812 would amend title II of the Social Security Act to authorize waivers by the Commissioner of Social Security of the 5-month waiting period for entitlement to benefits based on disability in cases in which the Commissioner determines that such waiting period would cause undue hardship to terminally ill beneficiaries.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to edit the wikiRobert James Act of 2008 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and beDisability Insurance) of the firstSocial Security Act to provide a detailed summaryauthorize waivers by the Commissioner of Social Security of the bill!)five-month waiting period for entitlement to benefits based on disability in cases in which such waiting period would cause undue hardship to terminally ill beneficiaries.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 4/15/2008:4/22/2008: Referred to House committee.subcommittee. Status: Referred to the House CommitteeSubcommittee on Ways and Means.Social Security.
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== Points in Favor ==

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