Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act

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Bill Number

HR 2178

Introduced

Apr 9, 2019

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

Topics

Cancer Disability and paralysis Disability assistance Health care coverage and access Hospital care Medicare Social Welfare Women's health

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Summary

Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act

This bill exempts individuals with metastatic breast cancer from certain waiting periods for disability insurance benefits under the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance program and related Medicare coverage.

Actions

Apr 9, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Apr 9, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 9, 2019

Introduced in House

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