Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 2048 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage: In committee
Started in: House
Sponsors: 272
Latest action: Mar 11, 2025

What it does

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.

Official summary · Introduced in House · Mar 11, 2025

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Where it stands

Introduced (Done)
Mar 11, 2025
Committee (Current step)
In committee · Mar 11, 2025
Floor (Not started)
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Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
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