Bill116th CongressFiled May 15, 2019Health
H.R. 2770
Huntington’s Disease Parity Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (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
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9](D-NJ)Sponsor
76 cosponsors53 D23 R
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- Introduced in HouseMay 15, 2019
- May 15, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House