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Introduced
03/18/2021
03/18/2021
In Committee
03/18/2021
03/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the five-month waiting period for disability insurance benefits under such title and waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals with Hun- tington’s disease.
AI Summary
This bill, the Huntington's Disease Disability Insurance Access Act of 2021, aims to eliminate the five-month waiting period for disability insurance benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act and waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals with Huntington's disease. Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, leading to cognitive, emotional, and physical impairments. By removing these waiting periods, the bill seeks to provide more timely access to critical benefits and healthcare coverage for individuals living with this debilitating condition.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (21)
Kirsten Gillibrand (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Roy Blunt (R),
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Tom Carper (D),
Bill Cassidy (R),
Susan Collins (R),
Chris Coons (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 03/18/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/868/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s868/BILLS-117s868is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s868/BILLS-117s868is.pdf.pdf |
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