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H.R.2770: Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 15, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 15, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
76 (53 Democrats, 23 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 15, 2019
Bill Summary
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2019 This bill waives, for individuals diagnosed with Huntington's Disease, the 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage. Current law generally applies this waiting period to individuals deemed eligible for Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 15, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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May 15, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-N.J.) |