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S.1312: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 22, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 22, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
29 (23 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 22, 2021
Bill Summary
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act This bill expedites payment of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and eligibility for Medicare coverage for those with metastatic breast cancer (i.e., breast cancer that has spread to other sites in the body). Specifically, the bill eliminates the 5-month waiting period for SSDI benefits and the subsequent 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 22, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| April 22, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.) |