A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to allow disabled individuals with incurable terminal illnesses listed on the Compassionate Allowance list to receive disability insurance benefits without a waiting period, to prohibit concurrent receipt of disability insurance benefits and unemployment insurance, and for other purposes.
119th Congress
Bill Overview
S3648 is active in the 119th Congress. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (1/15/2026).
What it does
This bill changes how quickly terminally ill people can get disability benefits. It removes the 5-month waiting period for those with diseases on a special list. The bill also stops people from getting both disability and unemployment benefits at the same time. It requires Congress to approve any new diseases added to this list, making sure changes are carefully considered.
Who it affects
This bill mainly helps people with terminal illnesses who need disability benefits quickly. It also affects those who might try to get both disability and unemployment benefits.
Why it matters
This bill is important because it helps people who are very sick get the money they need faster. It also protects the system from being abused by stopping people from getting both unemployment and disability benefits at the same time. By requiring Congress to approve new conditions, it ensures that changes to the list are carefully thought out.
Legislative Activity
In Senate Committee
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (1/15/2026)
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