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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05/08/09
Woman waits for help as health worsens

...waiting period for Medicare eligibility has been drafted in both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives, but Senate bill S.700 and House bill H.R.1708 are still in committee. Neither has sponsorship by anyone from North Carolina. This is an ab

Source: The Asheville Citizen-Times
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03/25/09
Appeals court: Emotional distress defense won't fly

Damage to the building, at 4021 S. 700 East, was estimated at $50000. White, 33, is charged with attempted murder and criminal mischief. ...

Source: Salt Lake Tribune
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03/25/09
Bills Introduced to End Two-Year Wait for Disabled to Get Help ...

The bill, “Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2009,” was introduced in the Senate as S.700 by Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM). ...

Source: SeniorJournal.com
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03/23/09
What's cooking

Sandy Bosch Kitchen Center, 8940 S. 700 East, offers "Tostadas Con Carne," March 26, 6 pm, free; "Tiffany's Table: Easter Ideas," March 27, noon, free; ...

Source: Deseret News
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03/21/09
Local News In Brief

The 25-and-under challenge will begin Tuesday at 9 pm on the Dixie State College campus, in Russell Taylor Building, room 152, 225 S. 700 East. ...

Source: Desert Valley Times
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