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Published on Fri Oct 01, 2004

Bills introduced in the House: HR 5116. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage of individuals disabled with distant stage cancer. Introduced Sept. 21 by Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. HR 5144. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to cancer care under the Medicare program. Introduced Sept. 23 by Rep. Charlie Norwood (R-GA), referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means.
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