SCHUMER: THOUSANDS OF WESTCHESTER & ROCKLAND RESIDENTS COULD BE LEFT UNINSURED OR FORCED TO PAY MASSIVE, LIFETIME FEES & PENALTIES IF THEY DO…
SCHUMER: THOUSANDS OF
Medicare Enrollment Is Complex And Those Not Receiving Social Security At 65 Are Required To Enroll Themselves; Schumer Bill Would Require Feds To Notify Individuals Turning 65 To Enroll Before They Are Forced To Pay Lifetime Penalties And Fees
During a visit to the
"It may sound simple, but this notice is so much more than a reminder - it's a lifeline," said
Schumer explained that when seniors start taking
When this happens, and individuals do not apply for
According to the Medicare Rights Center, the federal government currently does not provide any warning to people nearing the age of 65 that must actively enroll in
Schumer explained that the BENES Act would include three main provisions aimed at changing this process to serve
First, this legislation would require the federal government to send out a warning or notification to seniors as they approach 65 that they need to sign up for
* Specifically, the
Second, this bill would help eliminate coverage gaps for seniors.
* Schumer explained that this bill would establish that Part B insurance coverage will begin the month immediately following enrollment. Right now, coverage does not start until the next July after general enrollment. This measure would ensure that beneficiaries do not experience a break in critical coverage.
Third, the bill would clarify the appeals process for those looking to pursue recourse for their penalty.
* Schumer said that, right now, those who make an honest mistake must face an opaque appeals process that requires them to prove they received erroneous advice from a federal official. Current law provides no clear process for those seeking equitable relief for failing to enroll in
Schumer was joined by President of the Medicare Rights Center
"Retirees and those nearing retirement deserve the hard-earned benefits they were promised by the federal government.
"The federal bureaucracy can be hard to navigate, especially for seniors," said
"Once again,
During his visit to
* According to NY State Census data, across the entire
* In Westchester County alone, 51,587 seniors became eligible to receive
* In Rockland County alone, 16,624 seniors became eligible to receive
* According to
* In Westchester County alone, 55,845 seniors are already or will soon become eligible between 2015-2020.
* In Rockland County alone, 17,098 seniors are already or will soon become eligible between 2015-2020.
* In addition, according to
* In Westchester County alone, 60,984 seniors are estimated to become eligible between 2020-2025 and will therefore need to enroll.
* In Rockland County alone, 18,617 seniors are estimated to become eligible between 2020-2025 and will therefore need to enroll.
Schumer said these increasing numbers show that this process must be fixed before more people, who are soon to be eligible for
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