WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 1289, The Social Security Fairness for the Terminally Ill Act of 2009

Comment by Kimberley R. Diemond (October 13, 2009, 01:00:00)

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

this is an update to my previous comment. My mother passed away on August 5, 2009. 4 Months prior to when her Social Security benefits would have kicked in. Please help to support this bill and get it passed into law. CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE AND ASK FOR THEIR SUPPORT AS A CO - SPONSOR to HR 1289 the Social Security Fairness for the Terminally Ill Act of 2009. Someday it could be you or someone you love facing a terminal illness, unable to access your benefits because of an arbitrary waiting period. Please help....

Comment by Kimberley Diemond (June 16, 2009, 01:00:00)

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

My mother recently applied for SS after she was diagnosed with inoperable/terminal liver cancer (at age 57). She was given a 6 month life expectancy by her Dr. but was told by SS that if she was approved for benefits she would not receive them for the first five months. This is illogical and unnecessary. If you are terminally ill and unable to work, you need the benefits as soon as possible. There should be no wait time and the application and approval process should take no longer than 30 days. This bill is essential and should include an eligibility determination that includes a retroactive period for any individual who has applied within the 6 months prior to the bill going into effect. Eligibility should also be extended to anyone given a life expectancy of 1 year or less, and/or is only being offered palliative care due to the incurable and terminal nature of their illness....

Revision by webmaster (March 24, 2009, 01:00:00)

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1289 would amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the five-month waiting period in the disability insurance program.

Detailed Summary

Social Security Fairness for the Terminally Ill Act of 2009 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the waiting period for disability insurance benefits for terminally ill individuals.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 3/3/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Points in Favor

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Revision by webmaster (March 4, 2009, 01:00:00)

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1289 would amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the five-month waiting period in the disability insurance program.

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Revision by webmaster (March 4, 2009, 01:00:00)

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1289 would amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the five-month waiting period in the disability insurance program.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 3/3/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Status as of March 3, 2009

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

3/3/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.