Bill > S2236

This bill, the Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees Act, would allow first responders aged 50 to 64 who have retired or become disabled to buy into Medicare. The key provisions are: 1) It would create a new Medicare buy-in option for these early retirees, allowing them to enroll in Medicare Part A, B, and D benefits, including the ability to join a Medicare Advantage plan. 2) Eligible individuals must be U.S. residents who are citizens/permanent residents, not otherwise entitled to Medicare, and who previously worked as qualified first responders (law enforcement, firefighters, or emergency medical personnel) before retiring or becoming disabled. 3) Premiums would be set based on the average annual per capita cost for Medicare benefits and administrative expenses. The coverage would coordinate with plans offered through the Affordable Care Act's health insurance exchanges. 4) The bill includes provisions for outreach and enrollment assistance, as well as oversight and monitoring of the implementation of this new Medicare buy-in option.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2236/all-info