Bipartisan Bill Aims to Protect Seniors from Costly Medicare Enrollment Penalties While on COBRA
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Medicare Part B premiums are typically deducted from Social Security checks. By eliminating late enrollment penalties for COBRA enrollees, this bill prevents a permanent increase in the amount deducted from Social Security benefits for affected individuals. People who would have otherwise paid 10-70% more in Part B premiums for the rest of their lives will keep more of their Social Security income.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2025
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