U.S. Congress - S.648 Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2011
S.648 - Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2011
A bill to require the Commissioner of Social Security to revise the medical and evaluation criteria for determining disability in a person diagnosed with Huntington's Disease and to waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals disabled by Huntington's Disease. view all titles (2)
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- Short: Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2011 as introduced.
- Official: A bill to require the Commissioner of Social Security to revise the medical and evaluation criteria for determining disability in a person diagnosed with Huntington's Disease and to waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals disabled by Huntington's Disease. as introduced.
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3/17/2011--Introduced.Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2011 - Directs the Commissioner of Social Security, for purposes of determining cognitive, behavioral, and physical disability under titles II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) and XVI (Supplemental SecurityOfficial Summary
3/17/2011--Introduced.Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2011 - Directs the Commissioner of Social Security, for purposes of determining cognitive, behavioral, and physical disability under titles II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) and XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to amend specified Listings of Impairments by providing medical and evaluation criteria for Huntington's Disease. Amends SSA title II to waive the 24-month waiting period for coverage under the Medicare program for individuals diagnosed with Hunington's Disease....Read the Rest
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I am writing to strongly urge our Sen. Richard Burr to co-sponsor the Huntington’s Disease Parity Act, S. 648. The Parity Act would make it easier for people with HD to receive Social Security Disability and Medicare benefits. Huntington’s ...
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May 31 is HDSA National Call in Day! National Call in Day for the
This is the chance for HDSA advocates across the country to raise their voices for the Huntington's Disease Parity Act (S. 648/H.R. 718). To Participate in National Call-in Day, please become an HDSA E-Advocate at ...
HDSA National Call-in Day « Heather's Huntington'sDisease Blog
This is the chance for advocates across the country to raise their voices for the Huntington's Disease Parity Act (S. 648/H.R. 718). Will you take a few minutes to call your Senators and Representative for HD? ... -
Heather's Huntington'sDisease Blog
May 31 is our opportunity for HDSA advocates across the country to raise their voices for the Huntington's Disease Parity Act (S. 648/H.R. 718). Will you call Congress for HD on Tuesday, May 31? ... -
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S.648 Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2011
tommymc
February 21, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 8th Congressional district of Florida. I support S.648 - Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
Thomas McCrary -
S.648 Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2011
EileenBaldwin
February 12, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 6th Congressional district of Colorado. I am writing as your constituent in the 6th Congressional district of Colorado. I am writing as your constituent in the 6th Congressional district of Colorado. I am writing as your constituent in the 6th Congressional district of Colorado. I support S.648 - Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accoun...
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S.648 Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2011
b3tsygl3ckl3r
December 28, 2011
I am writing as your constituent in the 2nd Congressional district of Louisiana. I support S.648 - Huntington's Disease Parity Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
I have personal experience with Huntington's Disease (HD): knowing someone who finally passed away from it. The first symptoms usually start when the patient is mid-thirties to early forty years old. There are both coordination and...
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