Senate Bill 868
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Huntington’s Disease Disability Insurance Access Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 18, 2021
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Bill Number
868
Congress
117
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
Kirsten Gillibrand
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Summary
Huntington's Disease Disability Insurance Access Act of 2021
This bill expedites payment of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and eligibility for Medicare coverage for those with Huntington's disease. This is an inherited disorder that causes brain cells to die, including in areas of the brain that help to control voluntary movement.
Specifically, the bill eliminates the 5-month waiting period for SSDI benefits and the subsequent 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage for individuals with Huntington's disease. Under current law, individuals generally must wait five months after the onset of disability to begin receiving SSDI benefits and an additional 24 months to become eligible for Medicare.
March 18, 2021
03/18/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
03/18/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:37 PM