HR 678
111th Congress
House
Health
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Hereditary and development disorders
Medicare
Neurological disorders
Social Security Administration
Social security and elderly assistance
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2009
Introduced: January 26, 2009
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 26, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 26, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E168)
Jan 26, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2009 - Directs the Commissioner of Social Security to revise the medical criteria for evaluating disability caused by adult-onset and juvenile Huntington's Disease.
Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals disabled by Huntington's Disease.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Committees of jurisdiction
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