S.700 - Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2009

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to phase out the 24-month waiting period for disabled individuals to become eligible for Medicare benefits, to eliminate the waiting period for individuals with life-threatening conditions, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Official: A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to phase out the 24-month waiting period for disabled individuals to become eligible for Medicare benefits, to eliminate the waiting period for individuals with life-threatening conditions, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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Mar 24thSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3791-3792)
Mar 24thRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mar 25th

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