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BENES 2.0 Act
8/13/2025, 8:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4960
The BENES 2.0 Act, designated as H.R. 4960 in the 119th Congress and introduced on August 12, 2025, aims to enhance and possibly expand the Benefits Enrollment Scheme (BENES). The bill may contain provisions related to improving access to benefits, streamlining enrollment processes, and ensuring more efficient administration of benefits programs managed by the government. Specific directives or actions proposed within the bill could include measures to simplify enrollment procedures, increase outreach efforts to eligible individuals, or enhance the overall effectiveness of benefit programs. For further details and the full text of the bill, refer to the official PDF version available at the provided link.
Congressional Summary of HR 4960
Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification 2.0 Act or the BENES 2.0 Act
This bill requires Social Security account statements for individuals attaining ages 60 to 65 to include information about Medicare eligibility, late enrollment penalties, benefit coordination, and related resources.
Statements with the required information must be mailed to individuals at least three months before they turn 65; the required information must also be mailed to those who are age 65 or over and are entitled to Social Security benefits three months before their initial Medicare enrollment period begins.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4960
Bill HR 4960 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 12, 2025. Bill HR 4960 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 12, 2025. Bill HR 4960's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. as of August 12, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4960
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4960
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4960
BENES 2.0 Act
BENES 2.0 Act
Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification 2.0 Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a system to notify individuals approaching Medicare eligibility.
Comments
Legacy Chu
31,078
5 months ago
I heard about this new bill, and I think it could be good for me. I don't know much about it, but it seems like it might help with some stuff. I wonder how it will work and when it will start. Can't wait to see what happens with this!
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4960
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