House
Jul 1, 2005

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to phase out the 24-month waiting period for disabled individuals to become eligible for Medicare benefits, to eliminate the waiting period for individuals with life-threatening conditions, and for other purposes.

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Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2005 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) phase out the waiting period for disabled individuals to become eligible for Medicare benefits under SSA title XVIII (Medicare); and (2) eliminate the waiting period for individuals with life-threatening conditions to become...

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Introduced(6/13/05)
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Passed Senate
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GG

Mr. GREEN

(D) TX – 29

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

Jul 1, 2005