S 466 · in committee · significant

Fairness for Disabled Young Adults Act

What this bill does

This bill extends Social Security child benefits to disabled adults whose disabilities began between ages 22 and 25.
Disabled young adults and their families who currently don't qualify for these benefits are affected.
The change takes effect upon enactment with no specific appropriation mentioned.

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Community Threads

Started by Cosponsor

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How would expanding Social Security child benefits to cover disabilities that began between ages 22 and 25 change eligibility compared to the current system's age cutoff?
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What fiscal impact would extending benefits to disabled young adults in this age range have on Social Security's trust funds and overall program solvency?
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How might this policy affect disabled individuals' incentives to work or pursue education during the transition years between ages 22 and 25?

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