CONTINUATION OF BENEFITS ON ACCOUNT OF PARTICIPATION IN A NON-STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM.

SEC. 5113. CONTINUATION OF BENEFITS ON ACCOUNT OF PARTICIPATION IN A NON-STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM. (a) In General.—Section 225(b) (42 U.S.C. 425(b)) is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following new paragraph: “(1) such individual is participating in a program of vocational rehabilitation services approved by the Secretary, and”; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking “Commissioner of Social Security” and inserting “Secretary”. (b) Payments and Procedures.—Section 1631(a)(6) (42 U.S.C. 1383(a)(6)) is amended— (1) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following new subparagraph: “(A) such individual is participating in a program of vocational rehabilitation services approved by the Secretary, and”; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking “Commissioner of Social Security” and inserting “Secretary”, (c) Effective Date.—The amendments made by this section shall be effective with respect to benefits payable for months after the eleventh month following the month in which this Act is enacted and shall apply only with respect to individuals whose blindness or disability has or may have ceased after such eleventh month.