House
Jan 30, 2007

Social Security and Medicare Improved Burn Injury Treatment Access Act of 2007

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Social Security and Medicare Improved Burn Injury Treatment Access Act of 2007 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to direct the Commissioner of Social Security to waive the application of the five-month Social Security disability waiting period in cases of individuals with disabling burn injuries. Eliminates the 24-month Medicare disability waiting period in cases of individuals with disabling burn injuries.

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Introduced(1/24/07)
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Mr. Neal

House (D) Massachusetts – 1

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jan 30, 2007

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