Work Without Worry Act

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Work Without Worry Act

The Work Without Worry Act would allow Americans with disabilities to take on employment opportunities without fear of losing social security benefits, known as disabled adult child (DAC) benefits.

In our current system, people with disabilities may lose DAC benefits if they begin working and earn more than the designated income limit. If the individual's parents have not yet received social security benefits and the adult child with a disability has a job that brings in more than $1,260 a month, they lose their eligibility for DAC and would be ineligible for the benefit once their parent retires. This creates a work disincentive. Families often worry that the wrong amount of income will cause their family members to lose DAC benefits, and this will discourage young adults with disabilities from working.

The Work Without Worry Act would ensure that young adults with disabilities have the opportunity to work and see if they can sustain themselves without losing their suitability for DAC benefits. More specifically, earnings from their labor will not preclude those with disabilities from recovering DAC if the individual meets the other eligibility requirements. The Work Without Worry Act treats all individuals’ disabilities that began before age 22 equitably, regardless of when their parents claim Social Security benefits.

This bill is estimated to better the material conditions and lives of nearly 6,000 individuals with disabilities over the next decade; individuals with disabilities will still have the important opportunity to explore employment opportunities without jeopardizing their financial security.

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Tell Congress to Pass the Work Without Worry Act!

The Work Without Worry Act would allow Americans with disabilities to take on employment opportunities without fear of losing social security benefits, known as disabled adult child (DAC) benefits. This bill is estimated to better the material conditions and lives of nearly 6,000 individuals with disabilities over the next decade; individuals with disabilities will still have the important opportunity to explore employment opportunities without jeopardizing their financial security.

Senate

Subject: Work Without Worry Act

Message:

Dear Senator, I write to ask you to cosponsor and pass the Work Without Worry Act (S. 2108). This bill would ensure that young adults with disabilities have the opportunity to work and see if they can sustain themselves without immediately losing their suitability for disabled adult child (DAC) benefits. If the individual's parents have not yet received Social Security benefits and the adult with a disability has a job that earns more than $1,260 a month, they lose their eligibility for DAC and would be ineligible for the DAC benefit once their parent retires. This creates a work disincentive. The Work Without Worry Act removes these barriers for young adults with disabilities transitioning into adult life by providing financial security and ensuring that earnings from their work will not disqualify them from receiving DAC benefits in the future. This bill is estimated to better the lives of nearly 6,000 individuals with disabilities over the next decade. Again, please cosponsor and pass this important legislation to strengthen the financial security of those in the disability community and to give young adults a fair shot at participating fully in the workforce. Sincerely

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House of Representatives

Subject: Work Without Worry Act

Message:

Dear Representative, I write to ask you to cosponsor and pass the Work Without Worry Act (H.R.4003). This bill would ensure that young adults with disabilities have the opportunity to work and see if they can sustain themselves without immediately losing their suitability for disabled adult child (DAC) benefits. If the individual's parents have not yet received Social Security benefits and the adult with a disability has a job that earns more than $1,260 a month, they lose their eligibility for DAC and would be ineligible for the DAC benefit once their parent retires. This creates a work disincentive. The Work Without Worry Act removes these barriers for young adults with disabilities transitioning into adult life by providing financial security and ensuring that earnings from their work will not disqualify them from receiving DAC benefits in the future. This bill is estimated to better the lives of nearly 6,000 individuals with disabilities over the next decade. Again, please cosponsor and pass this important legislation to strengthen the financial security of those in the disability community and to give young adults a fair shot at participating fully in the workforce. Sincerely,

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