Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act (2009)

Federal bill would eliminate the two-year delay in coverage for people with severe disabilities who are waiting to become eligible for Medicare coverage.

Bill Number H.R.1708/ S.700

Sponsor Rep. Gene Green (D-TX)/ Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM)

Date of Introduction 3/25/2009

Latest Activity Stalled (did not pass in 111th Congress)

More Info http://thomas.loc.gov/

Topic: Care Management/ Coordination/ Transitional Care