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Medicare Part B Enrollment
Most people new to Medicare are automatically enrolled because they are receiving Social Security when they become eligible. But a growing number are not and must enroll on their own, taking into consideration specific timelines, intricate rules, and existing coverage. Mistakes are common and carry serious consequences, such as lifelong financial penalties, high out-of-pocket costs, disruptions in care, and gaps in coverage. Yet, few remedies are available to help beneficiaries correct honest missteps. The Medicare Rights Center supports reducing the likelihood of mistakes—including by simplifying the enrollment process and better empowering beneficiary decision-making—and improving relief opportunities for those who need them.
Important Rules Implement Key BENES Act Provisions to Simplify Medicare Enrollment
November 3, 2022
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized rules implementing the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES)
Medicare Rights Applauds Implementation of Key BENES Act Provisions
November 3, 2022
Washington DC—The Medicare Rights Center applauds the publication of final rules implementing key provisions of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification
Medicare Rights Supports BENES Act Implementation Rules
June 30, 2022
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in response to a proposed rule that would implement elements of the Beneficiary Enrollment
Comments on CAA/BENES Act Proposed Rule
June 27, 2022
Comments on the enrollment changes made by BENES Act provisions and other matters.
BENES Act Comments Due June 27 – Customize our Template and Weigh in Today
June 23, 2022
In April, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule to implement elements of the Beneficiary Enrollment
Medicare Rights Annual Trends Report Outlines Key Challenges Facing People with Medicare
May 26, 2022
This is part 1 of the helpline trends report series. Read part 2, part 3, and part 4. This week,
Joint Letter on Medicare Enrollment and the PHE Unwinding
May 11, 2022
In a letter to CMS, the Medicare Rights Center and other leading beneficiary advocacy groups share concerns about the Medicare-related impacts of unwinding of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and outline administrative solutions.
CMS Announces Proposed Rule Implementing Important Medicare Enrollment Changes
April 28, 2022
This week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released a much-anticipated proposed rule implementing important changes implemented by the
Senators Introduce the Bipartisan BENES 2.0 Act to Further Simplify Medicare Enrollment
February 24, 2022
The Medicare Rights Center applauds the recent introduction of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) 2.0 Act (S.
Important Rules Implement Key BENES Act Provisions to Simplify Medicare Enrollment
November 3, 2022
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized rules implementing the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES)
Medicare Rights Applauds Implementation of Key BENES Act Provisions
November 3, 2022
Washington DC—The Medicare Rights Center applauds the publication of final rules implementing key provisions of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification
Medicare Rights Supports BENES Act Implementation Rules
June 30, 2022
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in response to a proposed rule that would implement elements of the Beneficiary Enrollment
Comments on CAA/BENES Act Proposed Rule
June 27, 2022
Comments on the enrollment changes made by BENES Act provisions and other matters.
BENES Act Comments Due June 27 – Customize our Template and Weigh in Today
June 23, 2022
In April, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule to implement elements of the Beneficiary Enrollment
Medicare Rights Annual Trends Report Outlines Key Challenges Facing People with Medicare
May 26, 2022
This is part 1 of the helpline trends report series. Read part 2, part 3, and part 4. This week,
Joint Letter on Medicare Enrollment and the PHE Unwinding
May 11, 2022
In a letter to CMS, the Medicare Rights Center and other leading beneficiary advocacy groups share concerns about the Medicare-related impacts of unwinding of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and outline administrative solutions.
CMS Announces Proposed Rule Implementing Important Medicare Enrollment Changes
April 28, 2022
This week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released a much-anticipated proposed rule implementing important changes implemented by the
Senators Introduce the Bipartisan BENES 2.0 Act to Further Simplify Medicare Enrollment
February 24, 2022
The Medicare Rights Center applauds the recent introduction of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) 2.0 Act (S.