Senior Savings Protection Act
- Bill Number
- S. 2466
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Social Welfare
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-07-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Last Updated
- 2025-12-10T16:02:05Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose The legislation extends federal funding for outreach and assistance programs that help low-income individuals, especially older adults, learn about and access benefits under Medicare and other federal and state programs.
Key Provisions
- Amends section 119 of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008.
- Provides the following annual funding amounts for fiscal years 2026 through 2030:
- State Health Insurance Assistance Programs: $15,000,000 per year.
- Area Agencies on Aging: $15,000,000 per year.
- Aging and Disability Resource Centers: $5,000,000 per year.
- Coordination of efforts to inform older Americans about available benefits: $15,000,000 per year.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Adds new clauses to existing funding provisions that previously ended after fiscal year 2025, thereby continuing the programs through 2030 at the specified levels.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Supplies continued resources to state and local entities responsible for administering outreach and assistance programs.
- Citizens: Supports expanded help for low-income older adults in identifying and applying for benefits.
- International relations: No direct effects.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Low-income older Americans and individuals with disabilities.
- State Health Insurance Assistance Programs.
- Area Agencies on Aging.
- Aging and Disability Resource Centers.
- Federal and state agencies involved in benefit coordination.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The bill contains no provisions that alter constitutional authority, create new regulatory mandates, or introduce significant legal changes beyond the extension of existing appropriations.
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Sponsor
Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]
Cosponsors (1)
Recent Actions
- 2025-07-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 2025-07-24: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- Senior Savings Protection Act — issued 2025-07-24 — PDF (3 pages)