House
Jan 30, 2007Social Security and Medicare Improved Burn Injury Treatment Access Act of 2007
Summary
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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)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
RN
Mr. Neal
House (D) Massachusetts – 1
Cosponsors (20)
Topics
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 30, 2007
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