Bill · H.R. 10193· House(119-HR-10193)
We Can't Wait Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 8/31/2026
- Last activity
- 8/31/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Carol Miller
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The ``We Can't Wait Act of 2026'' aims to amend the Social Security Act regarding disability insurance benefits. It allows disabled individuals to elect to receive benefits during their mandatory waiting period. This election can be made in writing via a benefit application form. The bill establishes specific timeframes for making or revoking these elections. It also sets a specific percentage for the benefit amount during this period. Finally, it includes provisions for the Commissioner to update forms and provide public information.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically targets increasing the speed of benefit delivery for disabled individuals.
Does this strengthen Social Security?+6
The bill amends the Social Security Act to allow earlier access to disability benefits.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+5
The bill enhances rights by providing faster access to financial support for disabled individuals.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Early Access to Funds: Disabled individuals may elect to receive disability insurance benefits during their waiting period rather than waiting until the period ends (Section 2, paragraph 3(A)).
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Benefit Stability: For those who elect to receive benefits during the waiting period, the benefit amount continues unchanged for the entire period of eligibility and is not subject to recalculations (Section s 2, paragraph 3(B)(ii)).
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Inclusion of Past-Due Benefits: If applicable, these benefits can be paid as part of a claim for past-due benefits and included in the total dollar amount (Section 2, paragraph 3(B)(iii)).
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Public Transparency and Planning: The Commissioner is required to post information on a website, including a calculator, so individuals can determine how this election affects their specific benefit amount (Section 2, paragraph 3(F)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduced Benefit Percentage: Individuals electing to receive benefits during the waiting period will receive a benefit amount based on a specific percentage rather than the full amount; this percentage is set at 94.25 percent for the first 36-month period (Section 2, paragraph 3(C)(i)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security+6Improves Disability Rights+5Improves Poverty Reduction+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For Low Income Households+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 9/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/31/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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