42 U.S.C. § 1002 — Qualified individuals

Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, an individual is a qualified individual^* for this subchapter only if the individual:

(1) Was 65 on or before December 14, 1999;

(2) Is a World War II veteran^*;

(3) Is eligible for a supplemental security income benefit under subchapter XVI for both:

(A) The month in which this subchapter was enacted; and

(B) The month in which the individual applies for benefits under this subchapter;

(4) Has total benefit income^* below 75 percent of the Federal benefit rate under subchapter XVI^*;

(5) Has applied for benefits under this subchapter; and

(6) Complies with all requirements that the Commissioner of Social Security imposes under this subchapter.