HR2048Referred to Committee

Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-03-11
Introduced
241
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Andrew R. Garbarino
Andrew R. Garbarino
Republican · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 94.7% (531 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (241)

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2025-03-11

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Plain-English Summary

Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act This bill expedites payment of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and eligibility for Medicare coverage for those with metastatic breast cancer (i.e., breast cancer that has spread to other sites in the body). Specifically, the bill eliminates the 5-month waiting period for SSDI benefits and the subsequent 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer. Under current law, individuals generally must wait 5 months after the onset of disability to begin receiving SSDI benefits and an additional 24 months to become eligible for Medicare.

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