Eliminating late enrollment penalties under Part B of the medicare program for certain individuals residing in Puerto Rico

(a) In general Section 1839(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395r(b)) is amended in the second sentence by inserting or months occurring in the 5-year period beginning on the date on which the individual becomes entitled to benefits under part A if such individual was residing in Puerto Rico as of such date and such date is after the date that is 4 years before the date of the enactment of the Territories Health Equity Act of 2025 before the period at the end of such sentence. (b) Application The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to premiums paid for months beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.