Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve access to disability benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. It eliminates the usual five-month waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and the subsequent 24-month wait for Medicare eligibility, which are typically required for those with metastatic breast cancer. The changes are designed to provide quicker access to support for those facing this serious illness.
Key provisions
- Eliminates the 5-month waiting period for SSDI benefits for individuals with metastatic breast cancer.
- Eliminates the 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer.
- Specifically targets the waiting periods related to metastatic breast cancer within the Social Security Act.
- Modifies sections 223(a) and 226(h) of the Social Security Act.
Who is affected
- Individuals with metastatic breast cancer
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients
- Medicare beneficiaries
Notable changes
- Reduces the time it takes for SSDI benefits to be approved for those with metastatic breast cancer.
- Shortens the timeframe for Medicare coverage to begin for individuals with metastatic breast cancer.
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