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H.R.1708: Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 25, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 26, 2009
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
113 (96 Democrats, 18 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2009 - 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 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 of Health...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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March 25, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Gene Green (D-Texas) |