Huntington’s Disease Parity Act of 2019
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HR 2770 — Huntington’s Disease Parity Act of 2019
Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
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.
Bill Text
- Introduced Introduced in House Current html May 15, 2019
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The bill waives the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease.
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42 U.S.C. 426(h)
or Huntington's disease (HD)
Individuals diagnosed with Huntington's disease will not have to wait 24 months for Medicare eligibility.
Action History
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsors
- Bill Pascrell · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Pascrell, Bill Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (546)
546 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 2770 do?
- 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.
- Who sponsors HR 2770?
- HR 2770 is sponsored by Pascrell, Bill (Democratic).
- What is the current status of HR 2770?
- This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 2770?
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