Senate Bill 1197
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 22, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1197
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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
05/22/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
05/22/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:36:25 PM