Phase 2: Wave 1: seniors, near-seniors, and children · Step 2.1

Upgrade Medicare enrollees into UHP

Year 1, Day 1 · UHADiscuss this step

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Task 2.1.2 of 7

Stop Part B premium deductions from Social Security checks.

Who does it

SSA

When

Day 1

Trade-off

Ending Part B deductions raises seniors' Social Security checks immediately but removes a revenue stream the moment UHP begins.

Part of: Upgrade Medicare enrollees into UHP

All 67 million Medicare enrollees move into UHP on day one. Part B and Part D premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance end. Dental, vision, and hearing are added.

This step changes 8 existing laws, programs, or institutions. See the list.