Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 10, 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 happenedFeb 27, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 10, 2015
- Feb 27, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social Security Subcommittee - Feb 10, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - Feb 10, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 10, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House