Qualified individuals

Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, an individual— (1) who has attained the age of 65 on or before December 14, 1999; (2) who is a World War II veteran; (3) who is eligible for a supplemental security income benefit under subchapter XVI for— (A) the month in which this subchapter is enacted; and (B) the month in which the individual files an application for benefits under this subchapter; (4) whose total benefit income is less than 75 percent of the Federal benefit rate under subchapter XVI; (5) who has filed an application for benefits under this subchapter; and (6) who is in compliance with all requirements imposed by the Commissioner of Social Security under this subchapter, shall be a qualified individual for purposes of this subchapter. (Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title VIII, § 802, as added Pub. L. 106–169, title II, § 251(a), Dec. 14, 1999, 113 Stat. 1844.) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions For prior provisions, see note set out under section 1001 of this title.