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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 CongressHR-2575| House 
| Updated: 6/1/2017
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (19)
Thomas MacArthur (Republican)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Lou Barletta (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Patrick Meehan (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)Ryan A. Costello (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce 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
May 19, 2017
Introduced in House
May 19, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
May 26, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 1, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 3, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1909
Introduced in Senate
  • May 19, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.


  • May 26, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 1, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 3, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1909
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 115-1909: 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.
Government information and archivesMedicareTax administration and collection, taxpayers

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 CongressHR-2575| House 
| Updated: 6/1/2017
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
May 19, 2017
Introduced in House
May 19, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
May 26, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 1, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 3, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1909
Introduced in Senate
  • May 19, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.


  • May 26, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 1, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 3, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1909
    Introduced in Senate
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (19)
Thomas MacArthur (Republican)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Lou Barletta (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Patrick Meehan (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)Ryan A. Costello (Republican)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 115-1909: 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government information and archivesMedicareTax administration and collection, taxpayers