"U.S. Alters Rules on People With H.I.V."

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"U.S. Alters Rules on People With H.I.V."

New York Times (12/17/91), P. A16
Pear, Robert

Abstract: The Bush Administration has developed new rules that are meant to speed Social Security benefits to people who are disabled with HIV-infections even if they don't show signs of full-blown AIDS. However, lawyers for HIV-infected individuals contend that the proposed rules will not significantly increase the number of patients who obtain the benefits. Under the new rules, the Social Security Administration will be allowed to give benefits regardless of whether the applicant has received a confirmed diagnosis of AIDS. The new rules were compiled following pressure from Congress, doctors, and HIV-positive individuals who claim that the Government has been either delaying decisions on applications for disability benefits or denying them. The rules will consider anyone who is infected with HIV or AIDS to qualify for disability benefits if that person is unable to perform "any substantial gainful activity." Related Story: Baltimore Sun (12/17) P. 13A

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