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Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act

USA117th CongressS-1312| Senate 
| Updated: 4/22/2021
Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (29)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Roy Blunt (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act This bill expedites payment of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and eligibility for Medicare coverage for those with metastatic breast cancer (i.e., breast cancer that has spread to other sites in the body). Specifically, the bill eliminates the 5-month waiting period for SSDI benefits and the subsequent 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer. Under current law, individuals generally must wait five months after the onset of disability to begin receiving SSDI benefits and an additional 24 months to become eligible for Medicare.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1374
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
Apr 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 13, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3183
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1374
    Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act


  • April 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 22, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • May 13, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3183
    Introduced in House

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3183: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
CancerDisability assistanceHealth care coverage and accessMedicareWomen's health

Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act

USA117th CongressS-1312| Senate 
| Updated: 4/22/2021
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act This bill expedites payment of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and eligibility for Medicare coverage for those with metastatic breast cancer (i.e., breast cancer that has spread to other sites in the body). Specifically, the bill eliminates the 5-month waiting period for SSDI benefits and the subsequent 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer. Under current law, individuals generally must wait five months after the onset of disability to begin receiving SSDI benefits and an additional 24 months to become eligible for Medicare.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1374
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
Apr 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 13, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3183
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1374
    Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act


  • April 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 22, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • May 13, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3183
    Introduced in House
Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (29)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Roy Blunt (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3183: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerDisability assistanceHealth care coverage and accessMedicareWomen's health