US SB723 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-0)
Status: Introduced on April 15 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-04-15 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2013 - Directs the Commissioner of Social Security, for purposes of determining cognitive, behavioral, and physical disability under titles II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act (SSA), to amend specified Listings of Impairments by providing medical and evaluation criteria for Huntington's Disease. Amends SSA title II to waive the 24-month waiting period for coverage under the Medicare program for individuals diagnosed with Huntington's Disease.

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Title

Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2013

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History

DateChamberAction
2013-04-15SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Same As/Similar To

HB1015 (Related) 2013-03-12 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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