Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, an individual—

1. (1) who has attained the age of 65 on or before December 14, 1999;
2. (2) who is a World War II veteran;

3. (3) who is eligible for a supplemental security income benefit under subchapter XVI for—

   1. (A) the month in which this subchapter is enacted; and
   2. (B) the month in which the individual files an application for benefits under this subchapter;
4. (4) whose total benefit income is less than 75 percent of the Federal benefit rate under subchapter XVI;
5. (5) who has filed an application for benefits under this subchapter; and
6. (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.