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Chairman Johnson Lays Out Principles for Disability Insurance Reform
In a Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee hearing on February 25, 2015, Subcommittee Chairman Sam Johnson put forth a set of principles that form a commitment to addressing the Disability Insurance trust fund shortfall. Chairman Johnson will use these principles, supported by Chairman Paul Ryan, to guide policy solutions this Congress. As Chairman Johnson said during his opening remarks, “This is a commonsense commitment to all Americans.”
The principles form a commitment that Chairman Johnson will:
- Ensure benefits continue to be paid to individuals with disabilities and their family members that rely on them;
- Prevent a 20 percent across-the-board benefit cut;
- Make the Disability Insurance program work better; and
- Promote opportunity for those trying to return to work.
Strengthening Social Security
Securing the Future of the Disability Program |