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US HR6799BRIDGE for Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act of 2025 Bridging Relief in Delayed Government Enrollment for Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act of 2025
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Introduced
12/17/2025
12/17/2025
In Committee
12/17/2025
12/17/2025
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 young-onset Alzheimer’s, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the BRIDGE for Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act of 2025, aims to remove the standard waiting periods for individuals diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer's disease to receive disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage. Currently, individuals must typically wait a specific period before becoming eligible for these crucial government programs, but this legislation proposes to eliminate that delay for those with this specific condition, allowing them to access benefits sooner after diagnosis. The bill amends the Social Security Act to include young-onset Alzheimer's as a condition that bypasses these waiting periods, similar to how other severe conditions like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are already treated.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
Young Kim (R)*,
Don Bacon (R),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Valerie Foushee (D),
Dan Goldman (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 12/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6799/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6799/BILLS-119hr6799ih.pdf |
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