H.R. 2589 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2017
H.R. 2589 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on May 22, 2017, sponsored by Adam Kinzinger with 118 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 22, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 118
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2017 This bill amends title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to waive, 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 OASDI benefits.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Adam Kinzinger (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 69 Democrats, 49 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 22, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jun 2, 2017)
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