Senate begins final push to give Social Security benefits to 2.8 more million people [gCyZ7YON81G]
Senate begins final push to give Social Security benefits to 2.8 more million people The Senate is set to vote on a bill that would expand Social Security benefits to an estimated 2.8 million people. The bill would make changes to the Social Security Act, including expanding the definition of disability to include people with intellectual disabilities. It would also create a new program to provide benefits to people who are unable to work due to a severe disability that is expected to last for at least 12 months. The bill has bipartisan support and is expected to pass the Senate. If passed, the bill would be a significant expansion of Social Security benefits. It would provide financial assistance to people who are unable to work due to a disability, and it would also help to reduce poverty among people with disabilities. The bill is supported by a number of organizations, including the National Council on Disability and the American Association of People with Disabilities. Opponents of the bill argue that it would be too expensive and that it would create a disincentive to work. However, supporters of the bill argue that it is a necessary investment in the well-being of people with disabilities.