Social Security Update: Thousands Would Get Major Benefit Boost Under Bill
The new bill would allow some Americans receiving SSDI to access benefits months earlier than under the current law.
The We Can't Wait Act of 2026, introduced in the House by Republican Representative Carol Miller, aims to provide Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients with the option to receive benefits immediately after being approved, rather than waiting five months. This bipartisan bill, which has a similar version in the Senate, was introduced by Susan Collins and Maggie Hassan.
Currently, SSDI recipients must wait five months after approval before receiving benefits, which can lead to financial hardship for individuals with terminal illnesses or severe disabilities. The actuarially sound reduction in monthly benefits would be calculated by the Social Security Administration's Chief Actuary and would be recalculated periodically.
While this proposal could benefit thousands of individuals facing financial struggles, concerns have been raised about the long-term impact on beneficiaries' financial stability.
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