S. 1476 · 116th Congress
Huntington’s Disease Parity Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Kirsten Gillibrand
- Introduced
- 2019-05-15
- Latest action
- 2019-05-15 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2019
This bill waives, for individuals diagnosed with Huntington's Disease, the 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage. Current law generally applies this waiting period to individuals deemed eligible for Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits.