Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2015
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 16, 2015)
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2015
Directs the Commissioner of Social Security, for purposes of determining cognitive, behavioral, and physical disability under titles II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act (SSAct), to amend specified Listings of Impairments by providing medical and evaluation criteria for Huntington's Disease.
Amends SSAct title II to waive the 24-month waiting period for coverage under the program under SSAct title XVIII (Medicare) for individuals diagnosed with Huntington's Disease.
What just happenedApr 16, 2015
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateApr 16, 2015
- Apr 16, 2015IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Apr 16, 2015IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate