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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News Coverage

05/08/09
Woman waits for help as health wo...

...waiting period for Medicare eligibility has been drafted in both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives, but Senate bill S.7...

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03/25/09
Appeals court: Emotional distress ...

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 W...

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

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 2...

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...

Source: Desert Valley Times
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12/29/10
More things to do | Standard-Exami...

CHASE HOME MUSEUM OF UTAH FOLK ART, Liberty Park, 1300 S. 700 East, SLC. Exhibits include a horsehair quirt by Davis County rancher Brett...

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12/22/10
More things to do | Standard-Exami...

CHASE HOME MUSEUM OF UTAH FOLK ART, Liberty Park, 1300 S. 700 East, SLC. Exhibits include a horsehair quirt by Davis County rancher Brett...

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12/22/10
Theater, Dance and Visual Arts Lis...

LOCAL COLORS ART GALLERY -- 535 S. 700 East, Salt Lake City. 11a.m.-8 p.m. Tues.-Sat. (801) 363-3922. LOGE GALLERY -- Inside Pioneer Thea...

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12/17/10
More things to do | Standard-Exami...

CHASE HOME MUSEUM OF UTAH FOLK ART, Liberty Park, 1300 S. 700 East, SLC. Exhibits include a horsehair quirt by Davis County rancher Brett...

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12/15/10
Salt Lake City News - Citizen Revo...

... the opportunity to buy the discount groceries and not feel ashamed for the assistance. You can also give them to family, friends and ...

Source: City Weekly
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12/15/10
More things to do | Standard-Exami...

CHASE HOME MUSEUM OF UTAH FOLK ART, Liberty Park, 1300 S. 700 East, SLC. Exhibits include a horsehair quirt by Davis County rancher Brett...

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12/12/10
Slain bookseller Sherry Black unkn...

Black was killed in the shop she ran with her husband, B&W Billiards and Books, 3466 S. 700 East. Keller said police still have no motive...

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12/01/10
More things to do | Standard-Exami...

CHASE HOME MUSEUM OF UTAH FOLK ART, Liberty Park, 1300 S. 700 East, SLC. Exhibits include a horsehair quirt by Davis County rancher Brett...

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11/30/10
Woman stabbed to death in South Sa...

At 1:43 p.m. police responded to B & W Billiards and Books, at 3466 S. 700 East, on a report of a possible stabbing. “It was an obvious s...

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11/29/10
holy sh*t. Greg Miller's MIL stabb...

Keller said 64-year-old Sherry Black's husband Earl went into the couple's B & W Billiards and Books at 3466 S. 700 East about 1:43 p.m. ...

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