; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking and section 215(b)(2)(A)(ii) and inserting , section 215(b)(2)(A)(ii), and paragraph (3) of this subsection, ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) (A) An individual may elect to receive disability insurance benefits during the individual’s waiting period pursuant to paragraph (1) if such individual or their appointed representative makes such election in writing (which may include selecting an option on a benefit application form) during— (i) in the case of an individual who has applied for but not yet received a decision on their application for such disability insurance benefits before the date on which this paragraph takes effect— (I) the 45-day period following such date, or (II) the 10-day period (if such period ends later than the end of the 45-day period) following the date on which such individual receives a decision on such application which is favorable to such individual, (ii) in the case of an individual applying for disability insurance benefits on or after the date on which this paragraph takes effect— (I) the date on which such individual files an application for disability insurance benefit, or during the 10-day period following such date, (II) the date on which such individual requests reconsideration of the initial determination, or during the 10-day period following such date