Bill115th CongressFiled May 22, 2017Health
H.R. 2589
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (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 happenedJun 2, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16](R-IL)Sponsor
118 cosponsors69 D49 R
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- Introduced in HouseMay 22, 2017
- Jun 2, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House
- May 22, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House