HR 718
112th Congress
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Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2011
Introduced: February 15, 2011
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Everywhere this bill has been
6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 18, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 18, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Feb 18, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Feb 18, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E315, E761)
Feb 15, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 15, 2011
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2011 - 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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