Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act (H.R. 2048)
March 11, 2025
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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View official text →The Frame
The bill would allow individuals with to receive federal disability payments and Medicare coverage immediately upon application, bypassing the current multi-month s required for other disability applicants.
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Individuals with metastatic breast cancer
These individuals would gain access to disability insurance and Medicare coverage without the standard waiting periods.
Social Security Administration
The agency would be required to process disability and Medicare applications for this specific patient group without the current waiting period requirements.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Key Facts
- The bill amends the Social Security Act to eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits for individuals with metastatic breast cancer.
- The bill amends the Social Security Act to eliminate the 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer.
- The changes apply to disability insurance applications filed after the date of the bill's enactment.
- The changes apply to Medicare benefits for months beginning after the date of the bill's enactment.
- The bill treats metastatic breast cancer similarly to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) regarding benefit eligibility timelines.
- The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 11, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this bill apply to all breast cancer patients?
When would these changes take effect if the bill becomes law?
Why It Matters
The bill would allow individuals with to receive federal disability payments and Medicare coverage immediately upon application, bypassing the current multi-month s required for other disability applicants.
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Expansion of Expedited Eligibility
The bill mirrors the existing expedited eligibility framework currently reserved for ALS patients, extending that specific policy precedent to metastatic breast cancer patients.
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