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S.1217: Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 9, 2005
- Latest Major Action June 9, 2005
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (22 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2005 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) phase out the waiting period for disabled individuals to become eligible for Medicare benefits under SSA title XVIII (Medicare); and (2) eliminate the waiting period for individuals with life-threatening conditions to become eligible for such benefits. Directs the Secretary...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| June 9, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) |