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A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the age threshold for eligibility for child's insurance benefits on the basis of disability.
2/7/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 466
Bill 119 s 466, also known as the "Child's Insurance Benefits Improvement Act," aims to make changes to title II of the Social Security Act. Specifically, the bill seeks to raise the age threshold for eligibility for child's insurance benefits based on disability.
Currently, children who are disabled can receive insurance benefits through the Social Security Act until they reach the age of 18. However, this bill proposes to increase the age threshold, allowing disabled children to continue receiving benefits until they reach a higher age.
The purpose of this amendment is to provide additional support and financial assistance to disabled children who may still require assistance beyond the age of 18. By extending the age threshold for eligibility, the bill aims to ensure that disabled children have access to the necessary resources and support as they transition into adulthood. Overall, Bill 119 s 466 seeks to improve the child's insurance benefits program under the Social Security Act by increasing the age threshold for eligibility for disabled children. This change is intended to provide greater financial security and support for disabled children and their families.
Currently, children who are disabled can receive insurance benefits through the Social Security Act until they reach the age of 18. However, this bill proposes to increase the age threshold, allowing disabled children to continue receiving benefits until they reach a higher age.
The purpose of this amendment is to provide additional support and financial assistance to disabled children who may still require assistance beyond the age of 18. By extending the age threshold for eligibility, the bill aims to ensure that disabled children have access to the necessary resources and support as they transition into adulthood. Overall, Bill 119 s 466 seeks to improve the child's insurance benefits program under the Social Security Act by increasing the age threshold for eligibility for disabled children. This change is intended to provide greater financial security and support for disabled children and their families.
Congressional Summary of S 466
Fairness for Disabled Young Adults Act
This bill expands eligibility for Social Security child’s benefits to include the disabled children of eligible or deceased workers for whom the disability began between ages 22 and 25. (Under current law, such disabled children are eligible for benefits only if their disability began before age 22.)
Current Status of Bill S 466
Bill S 466 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2025. Bill S 466 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 6, 2025. Bill S 466's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 6, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 466
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 466
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 466
A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the age threshold for eligibility for child's insurance benefits on the basis of disability.
A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase the age threshold for eligibility for child's insurance benefits on the basis of disability.
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