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H.R. 2589

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Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2017
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Committee
Latest Action · June 2, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
115th (2017–2019)
Introduced
May 22, 2017
Cosponsors (118)
69D 49R
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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.

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