US HB1015 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 128-62)
Status: Introduced on March 6 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-03-12 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 6 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-03-12 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2013 - Directs the Commissioner of Social Security, for purposes of determining cognitive, behavioral, and physical disability under titles II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act (SSA), to amend specified Listings of Impairments by providing medical and evaluation criteria for Huntington's Disease. Amends SSA title II to waive the 24-month waiting period for coverage under the Medicare program for individuals diagnosed with Huntington's Disease.
Title
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2013
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2013-03-12 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
2013-03-06 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
Same As/Similar To
SB723 (Related) 2013-04-15 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Health
Hereditary and development disorders
Medicare
Neurological disorders
Poverty and welfare assistance
Social Security Administration
Social security and elderly assistance
Health
Hereditary and development disorders
Medicare
Neurological disorders
Poverty and welfare assistance
Social Security Administration
Social security and elderly assistance
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/1015/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr1015/BILLS-113hr1015ih.pdf |