H.R. 8791 · 117th Congress
Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2022
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Kurt Schrader
- Introduced
- 2022-09-09
- Latest action
- 2022-09-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2022
This bill provides for a special enrollment period for Medicare medical benefits for individuals who are enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage at the time they qualify for Medicare. The special enrollment period applies during each month of COBRA coverage and the three-month period after coverage ends; individuals may enroll during the special enrollment period once during their lifetime.