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US HR4148

US HR4148
Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees Act


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Introduced
06/24/2021
In Committee
06/24/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide an option for first responders age 50 to 64 who are separated from service due to retirement or disability to buy into Medicare.

AI Summary

This bill would create a new Medicare buy-in option for first responders aged 50 to 64 who have retired or been disabled and separated from service. The bill would allow these individuals to enroll in Medicare Parts A, B, and D, including Medicare Advantage plans, and would establish premium and coverage periods for the buy-in option. The bill also includes provisions related to the Affordable Care Act, such as treating the buy-in coverage as minimum essential coverage and coordinating with market reforms. The bill provides for outreach and enrollment activities, establishes an oversight board, and ensures the buy-in option does not negatively impact Medicare trust funds or benefits for other Medicare beneficiaries.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (33)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 06/24/2021)

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