119-HR2048
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
Last action was on 3-11-2025
SenateCurrent status is Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2048
1. Short title2. Elimination of waiting period for individuals with metastatic breast cancer3. Waiver of 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage of individuals with metastatic breast cancer1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the "Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act".
2. Elimination of waiting period for individuals with metastatic breast cancer
(a) In general - Section 223(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 423(a)) is amended—
(1) - in paragraph (1), in the matter following subparagraph (E), by inserting "or metastatic breast cancer" after "amyotrophic lateral sclerosis"; and
(2) - in paragraph (2)(B), by inserting "or (iii)" after "clause (ii)".
(b) Effective date - The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to applications for disability insurance benefits filed after the date of the enactment of this Act.
3. Waiver of 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage of individuals with metastatic breast cancer
(a) In general - Section 226(h) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 426(h)) is amended by inserting "or metastatic breast cancer" after "amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)".
(b) Effective Date - The amendments made by this section shall apply to benefits for months beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.