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Introduced
12/11/2025
12/11/2025
In Committee
12/11/2025
12/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act, aims to remove the standard waiting periods for individuals diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer to receive disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage. Currently, under the Social Security Act, there's a waiting period before these benefits become available, and this legislation proposes to eliminate that delay specifically for those with metastatic breast cancer, a condition where cancer has spread from its original site to other parts of the body. This means individuals with this advanced form of breast cancer would gain access to crucial financial and healthcare support sooner after their diagnosis.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
Chris Murphy (D)*,
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Mike Rounds (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 12/11/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3442/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s3442/BILLS-119s3442is.pdf |
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