H.R. 685 · 110th Congress
Social Security and Medicare Improved Burn Injury Treatment Access Act of 2007
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Richard Neal
- Introduced
- 2007-01-24
- Latest action
- 2007-01-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Summary
Social Security and Medicare Improved Burn Injury Treatment Access Act of 2007 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to direct the Commissioner of Social Security to waive the application of the five-month Social Security disability waiting period in cases of individuals with disabling burn injuries.
Eliminates the 24-month Medicare disability waiting period in cases of individuals with disabling burn injuries.