; (B) by striking , for not less than 24 months ; and (C) by striking could have been entitled for 24 calendar months, and . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to insurance benefits under title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to items and services furnished in months beginning after December 1 following the date of enactment of this Act, and before the date that is 2 years after the date of the enactment of such Act. 1012. Ensuring continuity of care (a) In general The Secretary shall ensure that all persons enrolled or who seeks to enroll in a health plan during the transition period of the Medicare for All Program are protected from disruptions in their care during the transition period, including continuity of care with such persons current health care provider teams. (b) Continuity of coverage and care in general During the transition period of the Medicare for All Act, group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage shall not end coverage for an enrollee during the transition period described in the Act until all ages are eligible to enroll in the Medicare for All Program except as expressly agreed upon under the terms of the plan. (c) Continuity of coverage and care for persons with complex medical needs (1) The Secretary shall ensure that persons with disabilities, complex medical needs, or chronic conditions are protected from disruptions in their care during the transition period, including continuity of care with such persons current health care provider teams. (2) During the transition period of the Medicare for All Act group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage shall not— (A) end coverage for an enrollee who has a disability, complex medical need, or chronic condition during the transition period described in the Act until all ages are eligible to enroll in the Medicare for All Program