Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2013
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 15, 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 happenedApr 15, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateApr 15, 2013
- Apr 15, 2013IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Apr 15, 2013IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate