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S. 1476

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A bill to waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease.
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Committee
Latest Action · May 15, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
May 15, 2019
Sponsor
Sen. Kirsten GillibrandD
Cosponsors (5)
1D 3R
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Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2019 This bill waives, 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 Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits.

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