Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act

Continued Benefit Eligibility: Individuals receiving benefits for a disability attributable to a Purple Heart injury will be deemed to continue receiving those benefits regardless of their termination month. (Section 2, subsection (a), subparagraph (2)(A))

Higher Earnings Threshold: The bill adjusts the amount of earnings required to demonstrate an individual's ability to engage in substantial gainful activity for these specific recipients. (Section 2, subsection (a), subparagraph (2)(A)(B)(ii) and Section 3)

Reduction of Benefits Based on Earnings: While the rules for eligibility change, the monthly benefit payment is still subject to a reduction of $1 for every $4 that the individual's earnings from services exceed a specific amount. (Section 2, subsection (a), subparagraph (2)(A)(B)(i))

Proportional Reduction of Other Benefits: If a benefit is payable under section 202, it may be reduced by the same proportion as the reduction made to the disability benefit. (Section 2, subsection (a), subparagraph (2)(C))