S. 366 · 111th Congress
Social Security and Medicare Improved Burn Injury Treatment Access Act of 2009
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Kerry
- Introduced
- 2009-02-03
- Latest action
- 2009-02-03 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Social Security and Medicare Improved Burn Injury Treatment Access Act of 2009 - 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.