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H.R.678: Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 26, 2009
- Latest Major Action Jan. 26, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
153 (112 Democrats, 42 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2009 - Directs the Commissioner of Social Security to revise the medical criteria for evaluating disability caused by adult-onset and juvenile Huntington's Disease. Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals disabled by Huntington's Disease.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Jan. 26, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Bob Filner (D-Calif.) |