HR 2048
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 1:42 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act, aims to improve access to disability benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. It seeks to shorten the typical waiting periods for these benefits, reducing the time people with this serious illness have to wait to receive support. Specifically, the bill eliminates a 5-month waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and a 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage for those with metastatic breast cancer. This legislation provides quicker access to crucial resources for those battling this form of breast cancer.
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