HR 842
114th Congress
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Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2015
Introduced: February 10, 2015
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 27, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Feb 10, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 10, 2015
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2015
Directs the Commissioner of Social Security, for purposes of determining cognitive, behavioral, and physical disability under titles II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act (SSAct), to amend specified Listings of Impairments by providing medical and evaluation criteria for Huntington's Disease.
Amends SSAct title II to waive the 24-month waiting period for coverage under the program under SSAct title XVIII (Medicare) for individuals diagnosed with Huntington's Disease.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Committees of jurisdiction
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