Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2015

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20 cosponsors · 15 D, 4 R, 1 I

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Directs the Commissioner of Social Security, for purposes of determining cognitive, behavioral, and physical disability under titles II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of the Social Security Act (SSAct), to amend specified Listings of Impairments by providing medical and evaluation criteria for…

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Apr 16, 2015

Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2015

Amends SSAct title II to waive the 24-month waiting period for coverage under the program under SSAct title XVIII (Medicare) for individuals diagnosed with Huntington's Disease.

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About this bill and sources

Official title: Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2015

Latest action (Apr 16, 2015): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Policy area: Health · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Apr 16, 2015

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.