This bill eliminates waiting periods for people under age 65 with young-onset Alzheimer's disease who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Medicare coverage. Currently, people approved for disability benefits must typically wait two years before becoming eligible for Medicare; this legislation removes that 24-month waiting period specifically for young-onset Alzheimer's patients, allowing them to access Medicare immediately upon approval. The bill also waives the standard five-month waiting period to receive disability benefits, similar to existing expedited provisions for other serious conditions like ALS. The changes apply to disability applications filed starting five months before the law's enactment, and Medicare coverage would begin the month after the bill becomes law. This measure aims to reduce financial hardship for working-age adults diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease by providing faster access to both disability income support and health insurance coverage.
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