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Faster Access to Benefits for Individuals with Huntington's Disease

This act shortens the waiting period for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with Huntington's disease. This means affected individuals will gain quicker financial support and access to medical care, significantly improving their quality of life.
Key points
Eliminates the five-month waiting period for Social Security disability insurance benefits for individuals with Huntington's disease.
Waives the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility for individuals with Huntington's disease.
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Additional Information
Huntington’s Disease Disability Insurance Access Act of 2021
Print number: HR 2050
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]
Process start date: 2021-03-18