Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2013
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 6, 2013)
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2013 - Directs the Commissioner of Social Security, for purposes of determining cognitive, behavioral, and physical disability under titles II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act (SSA), to amend specified Listings of Impairments by providing medical and evaluation criteria for Huntington's Disease.
Amends SSA title II to waive the 24-month waiting period for coverage under the Medicare program for individuals diagnosed with Huntington's Disease.
What just happenedMar 12, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 6, 2013
- Mar 12, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Mar 6, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Mar 6, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 6, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House