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Urge Congress to End the SSDI Waiting Period

Posted on March 19, 2026

ACB has a new Speak4 campaign advocating for the passage of the We Can't Wait Act of 2026. One of the biggest issues regarding social security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits is the five-month gap between the approval of the SSDI application and the start of SSDI payments. This bill would amend the Social Security Act to allow individuals who are applying for disability benefits to elect to receive a portion of their SSDI benefits during that five-month waiting period in exchange for a moderate reduction in their monthly benefit amount.
 
It only takes a few moments of your time to ask your representatives to support this important piece of legislation at the following link: https://speak4.app/lp/fn01vsao?ts=1773953961