Bill113th Congress

S. 723

Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2013

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Introduced
Apr 15, 2013
Origin Chamber
Senate
Policy Area
Health
Latest Action
Apr 15, 2013
Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsor

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

Democrat·NY
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First Name: Kirsten
Middle Name: E.
Last Name: Gillibrand
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Committees
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Actions
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Amendments
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Related Bills
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Bill Details

Update Date
Nov 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Bill Type
S
Bill Number
723
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Apr 15, 2013
Policy Area
Health
Is Law
No
Apr 15, 2013IntroReferral

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Source: Senate

Apr 15, 2013IntroReferral10000

Introduced in Senate

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in Senate· Apr 15, 20130

Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2013 - Directs the Commissioner of Social Security, for purposes of determining cognitive, behavioral, and physical disability under titles II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act (SSA), to amend specified Listings of Impairments by providing medical and evaluation criteria for Huntington's Disease.

Amends SSA title II to waive the 24-month waiting period for coverage under the Medicare program for individuals diagnosed with Huntington's Disease.

Finance Committee

Senate· Standing
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresHereditary and development disordersMedicareNeurological disordersPoverty and welfare assistanceSocial Security AdministrationSocial security and elderly assistance

Introduced in Senate

Apr 15, 2013

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