Medicare Enrollment Protection for COBRA Beneficiaries
This act makes it easier for individuals with COBRA coverage to transition to Medicare, providing a special enrollment period without penalties. These changes aim to prevent gaps in health coverage and additional costs for citizens losing employer-sponsored insurance.
Key points
Establishes a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B for individuals covered by COBRA, preventing coverage gaps.
Eliminates late enrollment penalties for Medicare Part B for those who maintained COBRA coverage.
Ensures COBRA benefits are not reduced or terminated solely because an individual is eligible for Medicare, until they enroll in Medicare.
Requires updated notices to inform individuals about how COBRA and Medicare benefits coordinate.
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