The BENES 2.0 Act requires Social Security to send you important Medicare information along with your regular Social Security statements. Specifically, when you're between ages 60 and 65, Social Security will mail you details about when you become eligible for Medicare, what penalties you might face if you sign up late, and how Medicare works alongside your Social Security benefits. You'll get this information at least three months before you turn 65, giving you plenty of time to understand your options and make informed decisions. If you're already 65 or older and receiving Social Security benefits, you'll also receive this same helpful information three months before your initial Medicare enrollment period begins. The goal is to make sure people have the facts they need about Medicare well in advance, so they can avoid costly mistakes like missing enrollment deadlines or not understanding how their benefits coordinate with each other.

BENES 2.0 Act

Ruiz, Raul

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.