Waiver of waiting period for individuals with ALS
7 rules1 of 3 subsections
For purposes of applying this section in the case of an individual medically determined to have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the following special rules apply:
(1)
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Subsection (b) shall be applied as if there were no requirement for any entitlement to benefits, or status, for a period longer than 1 month.
(2)#
The entitlement under such subsection shall begin with the first month (rather than twenty-fifth month) of entitlement or status.
(3)#
Subsection (f) shall not be applied.