Bill115th CongressFiled Oct 3, 2017Health
S. 1909
BENES Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 3, 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.
What just happenedOct 3, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA](D-PA)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
3cosponsors1committees2actions1related bills
- Introduced in SenateOct 3, 2017
- Oct 3, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Oct 3, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate