H.R. 154 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2007
H.R. 154 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 4, 2007, sponsored by Gene Green with 104 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 104
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2007 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) phase out the waiting period for disabled individuals to become eligible for benefits under SSA title XVIII (Medicare); and (2) eliminate the waiting period for individuals with life-threatening conditions to become eligible for such benefits.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gene Green (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 83 Democrats, 21 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 2, 2007)
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