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This bill, known as the BENES 2.0 Act (Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification 2.0 Act), aims to improve Medicare enrollment information for individuals approaching Medicare eligibility by requiring the Social Security Administration to include detailed Medicare enrollment notices with Social Security account statements for people ages 60 to 65. The notices will provide clear explanations about Medicare eligibility, potential late enrollment penalties, benefit coordination, special considerations for specific populations (like veterans and Puerto Rico residents), and contact information for additional resources. The bill mandates that these notices be developed in consultation with various stakeholders, including seniors, veterans, individuals with disabilities, health insurers, and state health insurance programs. The notices will be mailed between 6 and 3 months before an individual turns 65 and will also be posted online. For Social Security beneficiaries, the bill requires similar notification notices to be sent in the months leading up to their initial Medicare enrollment period, with the goal of helping individuals better understand their Medicare options, avoid potential penalties, and make informed enrollment decisions.

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