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A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a system to educate individuals approaching Medicare eligibility, to simplify and modernize the eligibility enrollment process, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1909| Senate 
| Updated: 10/3/2017
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Todd Young (Republican)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification Act of 2017 or the BENES Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code to: establish requirements for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to notify individuals of their potential eligibility for Medicare, require the Internal Revenue Service to disclose to CMS specified taxpayer information for the purpose of establishing individuals' potential Medicare eligibility, and restructure Medicare enrollment periods and coverage periods.
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Timeline
Jun 1, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2575
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 3, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Oct 3, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • June 1, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2575
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 3, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 3, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2575: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a system to educate individuals approaching Medicare eligibility, to simplify and modernize the eligibility enrollment process, and for other purposes.

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a system to educate individuals approaching Medicare eligibility, to simplify and modernize the eligibility enrollment process, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1909| Senate 
| Updated: 10/3/2017
Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification Act of 2017 or the BENES Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code to: establish requirements for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to notify individuals of their potential eligibility for Medicare, require the Internal Revenue Service to disclose to CMS specified taxpayer information for the purpose of establishing individuals' potential Medicare eligibility, and restructure Medicare enrollment periods and coverage periods.
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Timeline
Jun 1, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2575
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 3, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Oct 3, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • June 1, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2575
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 3, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 3, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Todd Young (Republican)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2575: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a system to educate individuals approaching Medicare eligibility, to simplify and modernize the eligibility enrollment process, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted