H.R.678: Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2009

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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

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan. 26, 2009

Introduced in the House by Bob Filner (D-Calif.)

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