Sen. Barrasso Introduces Bill on Social Security Disability Insurance Payments

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., has introduced legislation (S. 4133) to "provide for phased-in payment of Social Security Disability Insurance payments during the waiting period for individuals with a terminal illness."

The bill was introduced on May 4 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Christopher Coons, D-Del., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Jack Reed, D-R.I.

The legislation was referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

For more information, Sen. John Barrasso, 307 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-6441; or in state at 100 E. B St., Ste. 2201, Casper, WY 82601; 307/261-6413; 2120 Capitol Ave., Ste. 2013, Cheyenne, WY 82001; 307/772-2451; 324 E. Washington Ave., Riverton, WY 82501; 307/856-6642; 1575 Dewar Drive, Ste. 218, Rock Springs, WY 82901; 307/362-5012; 51 Coffeen Ave., Ste. 202, Sheridan, WY 82801; 307/672-6456.

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