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H.R. 685

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Social Security and Medicare Improved Burn Injury Treatment Access Act of 2007
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Committee
Latest Action · January 30, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
110th (2007–2009)
Introduced
January 24, 2007
Sponsor
Rep. Richard NealD
Cosponsors (33)
22D 11R
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Social Security and Medicare Improved Burn Injury Treatment Access Act of 2007 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to direct the Commissioner of Social Security to waive the application of the five-month Social Security disability waiting period in cases of individuals with disabling burn injuries. Eliminates the 24-month Medicare disability waiting period in cases of individuals with disabling burn injuries.

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