Bill · S. 3442· Senate(119-S-3442)
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
- Introduced
- 12/11/2025
- Last activity
- 12/11/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Christopher Murphy
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act," aims to amend title II of the Social Security Act. It specifically seeks to eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits for individuals with metastatic breast cancer. Additionally, the bill moves to eliminate the waiting period for Medicare coverage for these individuals. The changes would apply to disability insurance applications filed after the act's enactment. It also addresses benefits for months beginning after the date of enactment.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8
The bill improves healthcare access by eliminating waiting periods for both disability insurance and Medicare coverage for those with metastatic breast cancer.
Would women be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically targets metastatic breast cancer, a condition that disproportionately affects women, to ensure faster access to care and benefits.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The removal of waiting periods for disability benefits provides faster financial relief to low-income individuals facing significant medical expenses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Elimination of waiting periods for disability insurance benefits: This provision would allow individuals with metastatic breast cancer to access disability insurance benefits without the current waiting period, as outlined in Section 2, subsection (a).
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Waiver of the 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage: This would allow individuals with metastatic breast cancer to access Medicare coverage more quickly by removing the 24-month waiting period, as outlined in Section 3, subsection (a).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+7Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Seniors+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+8Increases Medicare Funding+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- 5/12/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/4/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/28/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/11/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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