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- H.R.723
H.R.723: Social Security and Medicare Improved Burn Injury Treatment Access Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about social welfare
- Introduced Jan. 27, 2009
- Latest Major Action Jan. 27, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (7 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Social Security and Medicare Improved Burn Injury Treatment Access Act of 2009 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to direct the Commissioner of Social Security to waive the application of the five-month Social Security disability waiting period in cases of individuals with disabling burn injuries. Eliminates the 24-month Medicare disability waiting period in cases of individuals...
(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. 27, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Richard E. Neal (D-Mass.) |