New project helps blind Americans work more without losing all Social Security benefits.
This bill starts a 20-year project to change Social Security disability rules for blind people. It aims to help them work more by letting them earn money without losing all their benefits. Payments would slowly go down based on earnings, but never stop completely.
Currently, blind individuals receiving Social Security disability benefits face strict rules about how much they can earn before their benefits are reduced or stopped, including limits on "substantial gainful activity" and trial work periods. This bill would create a 20-year project where blind individuals could earn more without losing their eligibility, and their benefits would only be reduced by $1 for every $2 earned above a certain amount, plus work expenses, without ever dropping below $0.
HR 1175 · 119th Congress · February 10, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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