Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Council

The Work Without Worry Act, introduced by Senators Ron Wyden and Bill Cassidy and endorsed by ANCOR, aims to support Americans with disabilities in pursuing employment without the fear of losing their Social Security benefits. Currently, individuals with severe medical conditions that began before age 22 can receive Disabled Adult Child (DAC) benefits based on their parents’ Social Security earnings. However, many fear that working could jeopardize these benefits. This legislation ensures that any earnings from work, regardless of the amount, will not impact their eligibility for DAC benefits. It’s a bipartisan effort that’s expected to benefit around 6,000 individuals with disabilities over the next decade without significantly affecting the Social Security Trust Funds. Several other Senators have also co-sponsored this bill.