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Introduced
04/21/2021
04/21/2021
In Committee
04/21/2021
04/21/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an option for any citizen or permanent resident of the United States age 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare.
AI Summary
This bill, the Medicare at 50 Act, would allow individuals aged 50 to 64 who are not otherwise eligible for Medicare to buy into the Medicare program. The bill establishes a Medicare Buy-In Trust Fund to collect premiums and provides financial assistance to eligible individuals, similar to the premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions available through the Affordable Care Act's health insurance exchanges. The bill also requires guaranteed issue of Medigap policies and provides funding for outreach and enrollment efforts. Additionally, the bill removes the prohibition on the Secretary of Health and Human Services negotiating drug prices for the Medicare prescription drug benefit.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (20)
Debbie Stabenow (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 04/21/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1279/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1279/BILLS-117s1279is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1279/BILLS-117s1279is.pdf.pdf |
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