H.R. 4960 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent 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, Aug 12, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryAdds Medicare info to Social Security statements
When you turn 60 to 65, Social Security will send you statements that include information about Medicare eligibility, late enrollment penalties, how Medicare coordinates with other benefits, and related resources. People already 65 or older who get Social Security will also receive this information three months before they can first enroll in Medicare.
How it affects you
If you're approaching or already at retirement age, you'll get clearer information about Medicare options and penalties directly from Social Security, making it easier to understand your choices before enrollment deadlines. This affects people who receive Social Security benefits and are becoming eligible for Medicare.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Aug 12, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 4960
A BILL
BENES 2.0 Act
Sponsor: Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA-25) · Introduced Aug 12, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Aug 12, 2025: “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.”