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H.R. 6259, The Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2008
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H.R. 6259 would require the Commissioner of Social Security to revise the medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person diagnosed with Huntington's Disease and to waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals disabled by Huntington's Disease.
Detailed Summary
Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2008 - Directs the Commissioner of Social Security to revise the medical criteria for evaluating disability caused by adult-onset and juvenile Huntington's Disease.
Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals disabled by Huntington's Disease.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 6/17/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Misty Oto
July 28, 2008, 4:11pm (report abuse)H.R. 6259 will remove government placed obstacles for Huntington's Disease Patients. Huntington's Disease steals a persons ability to walk,talk and reason. The two year wait is a virtual death sentence for Huntington's Disease patients, as they are without much needed health care. These are taxpayers that have paid into Social Security. How can you keep appointments if you can't remember them. Please urge your congressmember to co-sponsor this bill today!