US HB2589 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on May 22 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-06-02 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 22 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-06-02 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
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.
Title
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2017
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-02 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2017-05-22 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
| 2017-05-22 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB1197 (Same As) 2017-05-22 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2589/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2589/BILLS-115hr2589ih.pdf |
