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No More Late Enrollment Penalties for Medicare Part B in Puerto Rico

New legislation eliminates financial penalties for late enrollment in Medicare Part B for residents of Puerto Rico. These individuals will now have 5 years from becoming eligible for Medicare Part A to enroll in Part B without extra charges. This change aims to ease access to healthcare benefits and reduce financial burdens for eligible citizens in Puerto Rico.
Key points
Puerto Rico residents will no longer face late enrollment penalties for Medicare Part B if they enroll within 5 years of becoming eligible for Part A.
The law applies to premiums for months beginning on or after the enactment date.
The goal is to improve access to healthcare for residents of Puerto Rico.
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Print number: 118_HR_4027
Sponsor: Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-06-12