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S.700: 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 25, 2009
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (20 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
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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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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March 25, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) |