S-3244 : Still Just a Bill

S. 3244, the Helping Seniors Lower Their Health Care Costs Act seeks to extend funding for outreach and assistance programs aimed at helping low-income individuals access Medicare benefits.

The bill amends Section 119 of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 to provide additional funding of:

• $15,000,000 for State Health Insurance Programs
• $15,000,000 for Area Agencies on Aging
• $5,000,000 for Aging and Disability Resource Centers
• $15,000,000 for the contract with the National Center for Benefits and Outreach Enrollment

for fiscal year 2024.

These programs provide assistance to low-income individuals in navigating Medicare and accessing available benefits.