Revising SSDI Disability Classifications Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
What this bill does
H.R. 10496, the Revising SSDI Disability Classifications Act, would direct the Commissioner of Social Security to conduct a demonstration project for individuals receiving disability insurance benefits. This project would create a new system to classify beneficiaries into four categories based on the expected medical improvement of their impairments. Each category would have a different schedule for reviewing the recipient's continuing eligibility for benefits, ranging from every two years for those expected to recover within 12 to 24 months, to every seven or eight years for those with chronic or progressive impairments with no known effective treatment.
This bill primarily affects individuals who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The new classification system would alter how often their disability status is reviewed. The project aims to evaluate if these revised categories and review schedules can improve program integrity, administrative efficiency, and potentially increase labor force participation among beneficiaries. The Commissioner is also required to submit reports to Congress on the project's outcomes.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 17, 2026, by Representative French Hill and has been referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. It has not yet been acted upon by any committees. If passed by the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10496 do?
- H.R. 10496, the Revising SSDI Disability Classifications Act, would direct the Commissioner of Social Security to conduct a demonstration project for individuals receiving disability insurance benefits. This project would create a new system to classify beneficiaries into four categories based on the expected medical improvement of their impairments. Each category would have a different schedule for reviewing the recipient's continuing eligibility for benefits, ranging from every two years for those expected to recover within 12 to 24 months, to every seven or eight years for those with chronic or progressive impairments with no known effective treatment. This bill primarily affects individuals who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The new classification system would alter how often their disability status is reviewed. The project aims to evaluate if these revised categories and review schedules can improve program integrity, administrative efficiency, and potentially increase labor force participation among beneficiaries. The Commissioner is also required to submit reports to Congress on the project's outcomes. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 17, 2026, by Representative French Hill and has been referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. It has not yet been acted upon by any committees. If passed by the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 10496 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10496. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10496?
- H.R. 10496 was sponsored by Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2] (R-AR), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10496?
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (17 Sep 2026).
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