Bill116th CongressFiled May 15, 2019Health
S. 1476
Huntington’s Disease Parity Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 15, 2019)
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2019
This bill waives, 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 Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits.
What just happenedMay 15, 2019
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 15, 2019
- May 15, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - May 15, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate