HR 2048 ยท Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced
- Mar 11, 2025
- Latest action
- Mar 11, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino [R-NY-2]
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
- Cosponsors
- 230
Summary
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.
Recent actions
- Mar 11, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Mar 11, 2025 Introduced in House
- Mar 11, 2025 Introduced in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.