Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) has introduced a bill called Ending the Medicare Disability
Waiting Period Act of 2005 (S. 1217 and H.R. 2869). The bill would, over 10 years,
completely phase out the two-year waiting period that Americans with disabilities
must endure before receiving Medicare coverage. The legislation also creates
a process by which the waiting period can be waived for people with life-threatening
illnesses.
NORD is urging its members to contact their U.S. Senators and Representatives
to ask them to cosponsor the Ending the Medicare Waiting Period Act of 2005.
If you do not know the names of your congressional representatives, scroll down
to the "Contact Your Congressperson" link on this page. If you need
additional help, contact Diane Dorman in NORD's Washington Office at ddorman@rarediseases.org.
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