Sponsored by:
dAssemblywoman AURA K. DUNN
District 25 (Morris and Passaic)
Co-Sponsored by:
Assemblyman Myhre
SYNOPSIS
Urges Congress and President to enact “Bridging Relief in Delayed Government Enrollment for Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act of 2025.”
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
An Assembly Resolution urging Congress and the President to enact the “Bridging Relief in Delayed Government Enrollment for Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act of 2025.”
Whereas, The “Bridging Relief in Delayed Government Enrollment for Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act of 2025” amends the federal Social Security Act to eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with young-onset Alzheimer’s; and
Whereas, This legislation will provide not only relief to those with Young Onset Alzheimer’s Disease, but to their families and caregivers as well; and
Whereas, Nearly 1 in 1,000 Americans between ages 30 and 64 are affected by Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease, and roughly 200,000 individuals living with Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease face significant vulnerabilities, particularly with government delays in access to medical care; and
Whereas, No person should be denied timely access to medical care simply because of his or her age; and
Whereas, Currently, there is a 29-month waiting period for Medicaid coverage for individuals living with Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease; and
Whereas, The “Bridging Relief in Delayed Government Enrollment for Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act of 2025” will ensure that individuals diagnosed before age 65 are not left without coverage from the very moment early intervention could slow disease progression; and
Whereas, Enacting the “Bridging Relief in Delayed Government Enrollment for Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act of 2025” places patients and families first and eliminates unnecessary bureaucratic delays so patients can access Medicare coverage immediately; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. This House respectfully urges Congress to pass the “Bridging Relief in Delayed Government Enrollment for Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act of 2025.”
2. This House respectfully urges the President to enact the “Bridging Relief in Delayed Government Enrollment for Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act of 2025.”
3. Copies of this resolution, as filed with the Secretary of State, shall be transmitted by the Clerk of the General Assembly to the President and Vice President of the United States, the Majority and Minority Leader of the United States Senate, the Speaker and Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, and every member of Congress elected from this State.
STATEMENT
This resolution urges Congress and the President to enact the “Bridging Relief in Delayed Government Enrollment for Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act of 2025.”
The “Bridging Relief in Delayed Government Enrollment for Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act of 2025” amends the federal Social Security Act to eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with young-onset Alzheimer’s. This legislation will provide not only relief to those with Young Onset Alzheimer’s Disease, but to their families and caregivers as well.
Nearly 1 in 1,000 Americans between ages 30 and 64 are affected by Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease, and roughly 200,000 individuals living with Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease face significant vulnerabilities, particularly with government delays in access to medical care. No person should be denied timely access to medical care simply because of his or her age. Currently, there is a 29-month waiting period for Medicaid coverage for individuals living with Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease.
The “Bridging Relief in Delayed Government Enrollment for Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act of 2025” will ensure that individuals diagnosed before age 65 are not left without coverage from the very moment early intervention could slow disease progression.