Medicare Rights Applauds Introduction of BENES 2.0 Act
May 25, 2023
The Medicare Rights Center applauds the recent introduction of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) 2.0 Act (S.
Medicare Part B Enrollment
Congress Must Streamline and Simplify Medicare Enrollment
May 25, 2023
While most people are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part B because they are collecting Social Security benefits when they become
Bipartisan BENES 2.0 Act Introduced in the Senate
May 22, 2023
Washington, DC—The Medicare Rights Center applauds the recent introduction of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) 2.0 Act
President’s Budget Outlines Policy and Spending Priorities
March 9, 2023
Today, the White House released President Biden’s budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2024, which begins on October 1. Though
Social Security Administration Learning Agenda Request for Information
March 2, 2023
Medicare enrollment can be a difficult and daunting task. Year after year, among our most frequent helpline calls are from or on behalf of people trying to navigate this confusing system. Missteps are common and have serious repercussions—yet few remedies exist. As part of its Learning Agenda, we encourage the Social Security Administration (SSA) to explore ways to prevent and cure Medicare enrollment errors, including by examining gaps in consumer education, enrollment outreach, and data collection.
Medicare Part B Enrollment: Pitfalls and Solutions
March 1, 2023
While most people newly eligible for Medicare are automatically enrolled in Part B—because they are collecting Social Security retirement benefits at or before age 65—a growing number are working later in life and deferring their Social Security benefits. Unlike those who are auto-enrolled, these individuals must make an active Medicare enrollment choice, taking into consideration specific timelines and existing coverage. If this transition is mismanaged, individuals new to Medicare may face lifetime late enrollment penalties, higher health care costs, gaps in coverage, and disruptions in care continuity.
New Enrollment Periods and Cost Savings Take Effect in 2023
January 5, 2023
This year, several long-anticipated changes to Medicare enrollment periods and prescription drug costs take effect. Enrollment Period Changes General Enrollment
Looking Ahead: Medicare in 2023 and Beyond
December 15, 2022
Next year, the Medicare enrollment process will finally receive long overdue updates, modernization, and simplification through the implementation of the
Social Security Administration Announces New Start Dates for Part B in 2023
November 17, 2022
Continuing the implementation of the Medicare Enrollment reforms included in the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act—which was
Medicare Rights Applauds Introduction of BENES 2.0 Act
May 25, 2023
The Medicare Rights Center applauds the recent introduction of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) 2.0 Act (S.
Congress Must Streamline and Simplify Medicare Enrollment
May 25, 2023
While most people are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part B because they are collecting Social Security benefits when they become
Bipartisan BENES 2.0 Act Introduced in the Senate
May 22, 2023
Washington, DC—The Medicare Rights Center applauds the recent introduction of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) 2.0 Act
President’s Budget Outlines Policy and Spending Priorities
March 9, 2023
Today, the White House released President Biden’s budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2024, which begins on October 1. Though
Social Security Administration Learning Agenda Request for Information
March 2, 2023
Medicare enrollment can be a difficult and daunting task. Year after year, among our most frequent helpline calls are from or on behalf of people trying to navigate this confusing system. Missteps are common and have serious repercussions—yet few remedies exist. As part of its Learning Agenda, we encourage the Social Security Administration (SSA) to explore ways to prevent and cure Medicare enrollment errors, including by examining gaps in consumer education, enrollment outreach, and data collection.
Medicare Part B Enrollment: Pitfalls and Solutions
March 1, 2023
While most people newly eligible for Medicare are automatically enrolled in Part B—because they are collecting Social Security retirement benefits at or before age 65—a growing number are working later in life and deferring their Social Security benefits. Unlike those who are auto-enrolled, these individuals must make an active Medicare enrollment choice, taking into consideration specific timelines and existing coverage. If this transition is mismanaged, individuals new to Medicare may face lifetime late enrollment penalties, higher health care costs, gaps in coverage, and disruptions in care continuity.
New Enrollment Periods and Cost Savings Take Effect in 2023
January 5, 2023
This year, several long-anticipated changes to Medicare enrollment periods and prescription drug costs take effect. Enrollment Period Changes General Enrollment
Looking Ahead: Medicare in 2023 and Beyond
December 15, 2022
Next year, the Medicare enrollment process will finally receive long overdue updates, modernization, and simplification through the implementation of the
Social Security Administration Announces New Start Dates for Part B in 2023
November 17, 2022
Continuing the implementation of the Medicare Enrollment reforms included in the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act—which was