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S.868: Huntington’s Disease Disability Insurance Access Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced March 18, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 18, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (14 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 18, 2021
Bill Summary
Huntington's Disease Disability Insurance Access Act of 2021 This bill expedites payment of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and eligibility for Medicare coverage for those with Huntington's disease. This is an inherited disorder that causes brain cells to die, including in areas of the brain that help to control voluntary movement. Specifically, the bill eliminates the 5-month waiting period for SSDI benefits and the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 18, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| March 18, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) |