HR 2589
115th Congress
House
Health
Disability assistance
Hereditary and development disorders
Medicare
Neurological disorders
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2017
Introduced: May 22, 2017
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 2, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 22, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 22, 2017
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2017
This bill amends title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to waive, for individuals diagnosed with Huntington's Disease, the 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage. Current law generally applies this waiting period to individuals deemed eligible for OASDI benefits.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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