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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3/25/2009--Introduced.Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2009 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) phase out the waiting period for disabled individuals to become eligible for benefits under SSA t
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3/25/2009--Introduced.Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2009 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to:
(1) phase out the waiting period for disabled individuals to become eligible for benefits under SSA title XVIII (Medicare); and
(2) eliminate the waiting period for individuals with life-threatening conditions to become eligible for such benefits. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to request the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences to study the range of disability conditions that can be delayed or prevented if individuals receive access to health care services and coverage before a condition reaches disability levels.

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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

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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. ...

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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). ...

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12/29/10
More things to do | Standard-Examiner – Ogden, Layton, Brigham ...

CHASE HOME MUSEUM OF UTAH FOLK ART, Liberty Park, 1300 S. 700 East, SLC. Exhibits include a horsehair quirt by Davis County rancher Brett King, leatherwork by Glen Thompson of Huntsville, and Shoshone beadwork. ...

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12/22/10
More things to do | Standard-Examiner – Ogden, Layton, Brigham ...

CHASE HOME MUSEUM OF UTAH FOLK ART, Liberty Park, 1300 S. 700 East, SLC. Exhibits include a horsehair quirt by Davis County rancher Brett King, leatherwork by Glen Thompson of Huntsville, and Shoshone beadwork. ...

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12/22/10
Theater, Dance and Visual Arts Listings for Dec. 23 : Antique ...

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 Theatre Co., 300 S. 1400 East,Salt Lake City. (801) 581-6961. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10a.m. ...

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