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BENES 2.0 Act

3/12/2024, 4:01 AM

Summary of Bill S 1687

The BENES 2.0 Act, also known as Bill 118 s 1687, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to improve the process for enrolling in Medicare Part B for individuals who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, also known as "dual-eligible" individuals.

The BENES 2.0 Act aims to simplify and streamline the enrollment process for these individuals by providing clearer information about their options and deadlines for enrolling in Medicare Part B. It also seeks to address issues related to delayed or retroactive enrollment, which can result in gaps in coverage and financial penalties for beneficiaries.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance outreach and education efforts to ensure that dual-eligible individuals are aware of their rights and options when it comes to Medicare enrollment. It also calls for the development of new tools and resources to help beneficiaries make informed decisions about their healthcare coverage. Overall, the BENES 2.0 Act is designed to improve the enrollment experience for dual-eligible individuals and reduce barriers to accessing essential healthcare services. It is currently under review in Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.

Congressional Summary of S 1687

Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification 2.0 Act or the BENES 2.0 Act

This bill requires Social Security account statements for individuals attaining ages 60 to 65 to include information about Medicare eligibility, late enrollment penalties, benefit coordination, and related resources.

Statements with the required information must be mailed to individuals at least three months before they turn 65; the required information must also be mailed to those who are age 65 or over and are entitled to Social Security benefits three months before their initial Medicare enrollment period begins.

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Current Status of Bill S 1687

Bill S 1687 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2023. Bill S 1687 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 18, 2023.  Bill S 1687's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 18, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1687

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
18
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1687

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1687

BENES 2.0 Act
BENES 2.0 Act
Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification 2.0 Act
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a system to notify individuals approaching Medicare eligibility.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1687

Robert P. Casey Jr.
Robert P. Casey Jr.
PennsylvaniaDemocrat
Todd Young
Todd Young
IndianaRepublican
Tina Smith
Tina Smith
MinnesotaDemocrat
Dan Sullivan
Dan Sullivan
AlaskaRepublican
Kyrsten Sinema
Kyrsten Sinema
ArizonaIndependent
Tim Scott
Tim Scott
South CarolinaRepublican

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