Bill · H.R. 2744· House(119-HR-2744)
Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/8/2025
- Last activity
- 4/8/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and 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.
- Sponsored by
- Lloyd Smucker
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 6
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2025 aims to amend the Social Security Act regarding Medicare coverage. It creates a special enrollment period for people transitioning from COBRA continuation coverage into Medicare. This special period includes the duration of the COBRA coverage plus a three-month window following the end of that coverage. The bill also establishes rules for when coverage begins and ensures no premium increases for these individuals. Additionally, it includes provisions for the coordination of benefits and requires updated written notifications regarding Medicare rules.
Yes
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill benefits seniors by facilitating a smoother transition from COBRA to Medicare coverage.
Would retired people be better off under this?+5
The bill provides stability and premium protection for retirees transitioning from COBRA to Medicare.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill improves healthcare access by creating a special enrollment period for individuals transitioning from COBRA to Medicare.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Special Enrollment Window: Provides a special enrollment period for individuals in COBRA continuation coverage, which includes the months they are enrolled plus a 3-month period starting after their enrollment ends (Section 2(a)).
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Defined Coverage Start Date: Ensures that for eligible individuals, the coverage period begins on the first day of the month following the month in which they enroll (Section 2(b)).
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Premium Protection: Prevents an increase in premiums for the months an individual can demonstrate they were enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (Section 2(c)).
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Benefit Protection during Transition: Ensures that COBRA continuation coverage does not reduce or terminate benefits based on an individual's eligibility for Medicare Part B (Section 2(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Enrollment Limitation: An individual is only permitted to use the provided special enrollment period one time during their lifetime (Section 2(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- 8/31/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/8/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and 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.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Gus BilirakisRepublican · Florida
Salud CarbajalDemocrat · California
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Sharice DavidsDemocrat · Kansas
Erin HouchinRepublican · Indiana
Donald NorcrossDemocrat · New Jersey
Greg StantonDemocrat · Arizona
Jefferson ShreveRepublican · Indiana
Mike ThompsonDemocrat · California