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Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act

USA119th CongressS-3442| Senate 
| Updated: 12/11/2025
Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (5)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to eliminate the statutory waiting periods for individuals diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer to receive critical federal benefits. It specifically seeks to remove the waiting period for disability insurance benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act, allowing immediate access for eligible applicants. Additionally, the legislation waives the standard 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage for these individuals, ensuring they can access healthcare services without delay. These amendments apply to applications for disability benefits filed after the enactment date and to Medicare benefits for months beginning after enactment, providing timely support to those facing metastatic breast cancer.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1374
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1312
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-663
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
Mar 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2048
Introduced in House
Dec 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1374
    Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1312
    Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-663
    Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act


  • March 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2048
    Introduced in House


  • December 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Social Welfare

Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act

USA119th CongressS-3442| Senate 
| Updated: 12/11/2025
This bill aims to eliminate the statutory waiting periods for individuals diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer to receive critical federal benefits. It specifically seeks to remove the waiting period for disability insurance benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act, allowing immediate access for eligible applicants. Additionally, the legislation waives the standard 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage for these individuals, ensuring they can access healthcare services without delay. These amendments apply to applications for disability benefits filed after the enactment date and to Medicare benefits for months beginning after enactment, providing timely support to those facing metastatic breast cancer.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1374
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1312
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-663
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
Mar 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2048
Introduced in House
Dec 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 11, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1374
    Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1312
    Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-663
    Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act


  • March 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2048
    Introduced in House


  • December 11, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 11, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (5)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Finance Committee

Social Welfare

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted