The Fairness for Disabled Young Adults Act would extend Social Security child disability benefits from age 22 to age 26, allowing young adults with disabilities to receive benefits for four additional years. The bill affects disabled individuals who qualify for Social Security benefits based on a parent's work record, giving them more time to transition to adult benefits or complete education and training programs. The legislation makes corresponding changes across multiple sections of the Social Security Act to ensure consistent age thresholds throughout the program. No specific funding amount or implementation timeline is provided in the bill text, as it primarily restructures existing benefit eligibility rules rather than creating new programs or appropriations. The bill was introduced in June 2024 and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance for consideration.
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