Members of Congress reintroduced the Medicare Economic Security Solutions Act, proposing sweeping reforms to Medicare Part B late enrollment penalties. The legislation would limit penalties to 15% of the monthly premium and restrict their duration while also removing penalties for individuals who delayed enrollment due to other coverage, such as COBRA, retiree plans, or Veterans Affairs benefits. More than 700,000 Medicare beneficiaries currently face permanent increases in their Part B premiums because of late enrollment, with average penalties reaching 30%.
