§ 1002. Qualified individuals
§ 1002.
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.