The National Breast Cancer Coalition urges Congress to enact The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act, S. 1374 introduced by Senators Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and H.R. 2178, introduced by Representatives Peter King (R-NY) and Kathy Castor (D-FL). This legislation would amend the Social Security Act to eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer. (Read more…)