Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Treatment and Assistance Act of 1999

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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Treatment and Assistance Act of 1999 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to provide for a waiver of the 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage for individuals disabled by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease. Amends SSA title XVIII (Medicare) to provide for Medicare coverage of any drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration, or biological licensed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, for use in the treatment or alleviation of ALS-related symptoms.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 19 May 1999

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 19 May 1999

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