House Bill 2589
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 22, 2017
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Bill Number
2589
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
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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.
May 22, 2017
06/02/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
05/22/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
05/22/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:36:41 PM