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This bill aims to provide a special enrollment period for individuals with COBRA continuation coverage when transitioning to Medicare Part B. Specifically, the bill creates a new provision allowing people who are enrolled in COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) continuation coverage to have a flexible Medicare enrollment period. Under this new rule, individuals will have a special enrollment period that covers each month they are on COBRA and extends an additional 3 months after their COBRA coverage ends, with the caveat that a person can only use this special enrollment option once in their lifetime. The bill applies to COBRA continuation coverage starting January 1, 2026, and includes coverage through federal, state, and similar continuation plans. Additionally, the bill ensures that individuals will not face increased Medicare premiums for this enrollment and requires updates to COBRA notification processes to explain Medicare secondary payer rules. The legislation also includes provisions preventing COBRA coverage from being reduced or terminated simply because an individual is eligible for Medicare, which provides more protection and flexibility for people transitioning between health insurance coverages.

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