H.R. 678 · 111th Congress

Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2009

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Bob Filner
Introduced
2009-01-26
Latest action
2009-01-26 · Introduced in House

Summary

Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2009 - Directs the Commissioner of Social Security to revise the medical criteria for evaluating disability caused by adult-onset and juvenile Huntington's Disease.

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals disabled by Huntington's Disease.