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S 648 112th Congress Senate Health Administrative law and regulatory procedures Hereditary and development disorders Medicare Neurological disorders Poverty and welfare assistance Social Security Administration Social security and elderly assistance

Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2011

Introduced: March 17, 2011 Introduced by: Gillibrand, Kirsten E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Mar 17, 2011
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mar 17, 2011
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 Hunington's Disease.


What's happening now March 17, 2011

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 718 Identical bill Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2011
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Nov 15, 2012
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · May 12, 2011
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