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A bill to waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease.

USA115th CongressS-1197| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2017
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
May 22, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 2, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2589
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 22, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • June 2, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2589
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2589: To waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease.
Disability assistanceHereditary and development disordersMedicareNeurological disorders

A bill to waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease.

USA115th CongressS-1197| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2017
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.
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Timeline
May 22, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 2, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2589
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 22, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • June 2, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2589
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2589: To waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disability assistanceHereditary and development disordersMedicareNeurological disorders