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S. 648 (112th)

Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2011

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Introduced

17 March 2011

Last action

17 March 2011 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsors

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC], Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare

Summary

Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2011 - 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 Hunington's Disease.

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Timeline

  1. 17 March 2011

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 March 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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