The resolution urges Congress and the President to enact the Bridging Relief in Delayed Government Enrollment for Young-Onset Alzheimer's Disease Act of 2025. This proposed legislation aims to amend the federal Social Security Act by eliminating the waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer's disease. The resolution highlights the significant impact of this condition, which affects nearly 1 in 1,000 Americans aged 30 to 64, and emphasizes the vulnerabilities faced by approximately 200,000 individuals who currently experience delays in accessing necessary medical care due to a 29-month waiting period for Medicaid coverage.
By advocating for the passage of this act, the resolution seeks to ensure that individuals diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer's disease receive timely access to medical care, thereby allowing for early intervention that could potentially slow disease progression. The resolution asserts that no individual should be denied medical care based on age and calls for the prioritization of patients and their families by eliminating bureaucratic delays in accessing Medicare coverage. Copies of the resolution will be sent to key federal leaders to encourage action on this important issue.