S 3442 ยท Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Introduced
- Dec 11, 2025
- Latest action
- Dec 11, 2025
- Sponsor
- Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT]
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
- Cosponsors
- 5
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
- Dec 11, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Dec 11, 2025 Introduced in Senate
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.