Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

42 U.S.C. § 1002

Qualified individuals

Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, an individual—
(1)
who has attained the age of 65 on or before ;
(2)
who is a World War II veteran;
(3)
who is eligible for a supplemental security income benefit under subchapter XVI for—
(A)
the month in which this subchapter is enacted; and
(B)
the month in which the individual files an application for benefits under this subchapter;
(4)
whose total benefit income is less than 75 percent of the Federal benefit rate under subchapter XVI;
(5)
who has filed an application for benefits under this subchapter; and
(6)
who is in compliance with all requirements imposed by the Commissioner of Social Security under this subchapter,
shall be a qualified individual for purposes of this subchapter.

Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531Pub. L. 106–169, title II, § 251(a)113 Stat. 1844(, title VIII, § 802, as added , , .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

section 1001 of this titleFor prior provisions, see note set out under .