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Kim Introduces Bill To Eliminate Waiting Periods For Disability Benefits

Senator Andy Kim introduced legislation to phase out the five-month waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance and eliminate the 24-month wait for Medicare disability benefits.

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  • Andy Kim
  • Social Security Disability Insurance
  • Medicare