BENES 2.0 Act
Sponsored By: Representative Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]
Introduced
Summary
Would create clear, recurring Medicare enrollment notices for people approaching Medicare age and for Social Security beneficiaries before their enrollment window. It would require timed mailings and online posting that explain Part B eligibility, late-enrollment penalties, relief options, and how Medicare coordinates with other coverage.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
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Medicare sign-up notices before 65
If enacted, HHS and SSA would create a standard Medicare sign-up notice for people nearing 65. It would explain Part B rules, late penalties and relief (including retroactive enrollment), coverage coordination, special cases, and toll-free help like 1-800-MEDICARE. HHS would seek input within 6 months and finish the notice within 12 months after that input window. By 2 years after enactment, SSA would mail notices before your initial enrollment period and add them to statements for ages 60–65; people turning 65 would get a statement 6 to 3 months before their birthday. The notice would appear on SSA and Medicare websites, be reviewed at least every two years starting 4 years after enactment, and would not change SSA’s existing annual statement mailings.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]
CA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]
PA • D
Sponsored 8/12/2025
Bilirakis
FL • R
Sponsored 8/12/2025
Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
IL • D
Sponsored 8/12/2025
Roll Call Votes
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