Bill115th CongressFiled May 22, 2017Health
S. 1197
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 22, 2017)
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2017
This bill amends title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to waive, for individuals diagnosed with Huntington's Disease, the 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage. Current law generally applies this waiting period to individuals deemed eligible for OASDI benefits.
What just happenedMay 22, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY](D-NY)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 22, 2017
- May 22, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - May 22, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate