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Medicare Economic Security Solutions Act

USA119th CongressHR-3665| House 
| Updated: 5/29/2025
Nikema Williams

Nikema Williams

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (8)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Medicare Economic Security Solutions Act, aims to significantly reform the late enrollment penalties for Medicare Part B. It proposes to limit the penalty to an increase of 15 percent of the monthly premium, which would be applied for a duration equal to twice the number of months an individual was not enrolled when eligible. This change would replace the current system where a 10 percent penalty is applied for every 12 months of delayed enrollment, often resulting in a lifelong penalty. Furthermore, the bill seeks to exclude periods when individuals had other qualifying health coverage from contributing to the late enrollment penalty calculation. Specifically, it would ensure that months covered by COBRA, retiree health plans, or VA coverage are not counted against an individual. The legislation also establishes a special enrollment period for those whose COBRA or retiree coverage terminates, removing the previous requirement that such coverage be tied to current employment status to qualify for a special enrollment period.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6490
Medicare Economic Security Solutions Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-480
Medicare Economic Security Solutions Act
May 29, 2025
Introduced in House
May 29, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6490
    Medicare Economic Security Solutions Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-480
    Medicare Economic Security Solutions Act


  • May 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.

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Medicare Economic Security Solutions Act

USA119th CongressHR-3665| House 
| Updated: 5/29/2025
This legislation, known as the Medicare Economic Security Solutions Act, aims to significantly reform the late enrollment penalties for Medicare Part B. It proposes to limit the penalty to an increase of 15 percent of the monthly premium, which would be applied for a duration equal to twice the number of months an individual was not enrolled when eligible. This change would replace the current system where a 10 percent penalty is applied for every 12 months of delayed enrollment, often resulting in a lifelong penalty. Furthermore, the bill seeks to exclude periods when individuals had other qualifying health coverage from contributing to the late enrollment penalty calculation. Specifically, it would ensure that months covered by COBRA, retiree health plans, or VA coverage are not counted against an individual. The legislation also establishes a special enrollment period for those whose COBRA or retiree coverage terminates, removing the previous requirement that such coverage be tied to current employment status to qualify for a special enrollment period.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6490
Medicare Economic Security Solutions Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-480
Medicare Economic Security Solutions Act
May 29, 2025
Introduced in House
May 29, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6490
    Medicare Economic Security Solutions Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-480
    Medicare Economic Security Solutions Act


  • May 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Nikema Williams

Nikema Williams

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (8)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted