119th Congress · House bill · Last action Dec 17, 2025
H.R. 6799In CommitteeSocial Welfare
BRIDGE for Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Young (R-CA)19 cosponsorsIntroduced Dec 17, 2025
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In plain English
Rep. Kim's bill eliminates the 24-month waiting period that Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries must serve before becoming eligible for Medicare coverage, specifically for individuals diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer's disease. The bill allows people with young-onset Alzheimer's to access Medicare immediately upon qualifying for SSDI rather than waiting two years. Introduced with bipartisan support (11 Democratic and 7 Republican cosponsors), the bill is currently in the House Ways and Means Committee.
What’s in the bill (2 sections)
- Sec. 2. Elimination of waiting period for individuals with young-onset
- Sec. 3. Waiver of 24-month waiting period for medicare coverage of
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Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
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All 19 cosponsors
12 Democrats · 7 Republicans
Democrats (12)
Goldman, Daniel S.NY-10
Foushee, Valerie P.NC-04
Hayes, JahanaCT-05
Cleaver, EmanuelMO-05
Tonko, PaulNY-20
Auchincloss, JakeMA-04
Jackson, Jonathan L.IL-01
Gottheimer, JoshNJ-05
Mullin, KevinCA-15
Soto, DarrenFL-09
Republicans (7)
Bacon, DonNE-02
Kiggans, Jennifer A.VA-02
Wittman, Robert J.VA-01
LaHood, DarinIL-16
Hurd, JeffCO-03
Buchanan, VernFL-16
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