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HR 2048119th CongressIntroduced
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Civil Rights & JusticeHealthcareSocial Services
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This legislation eliminates the 5-month waiting period for Social Security disability insurance benefits and the 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage specifically for individuals diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, providing immediate access to critical healthcare and financial support without delay.
Key Points
- 1Amends the Social Security Act to remove the mandatory 5-month waiting period for disability benefits for metastatic breast cancer patients, aligning with existing ALS provisions.
- 2Waives the 24-month Medicare enrollment waiting period for metastatic breast cancer patients to ensure immediate healthcare coverage upon disability approval.
- 3Applies retroactively to all applications filed after the bill's enactment date, guaranteeing timely access to essential medical treatments and financial assistance.
Impact Areas
Individuals diagnosed with metastatic breast cancerSocial Security Disability Insurance program administrationMedicare enrollment and coverage systemsFederal healthcare financing and social safety net infrastructure
Generated by legislative-analyst-v1 on Nov 2, 2025