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- H.R.2680
H.R.2680: Medicare for the Terminally Ill Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 26, 2005
- Latest Major Action June 6, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (15 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medicare for the Terminally Ill Act of 2005 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to permit a waiver by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of the 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage of disabled individuals who are terminally ill.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| May 26, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Kenny C. Hulshof (R-Mo.) |