Congress proposes Medicare buy-in for retired or disabled first responders ages 50–64
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
How this policy affects specific groups of people
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Announcement of the Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act (H.R. 6147 / S. 3221), creating a Medicare buy-in option for eligible first responders ages 50–64 who retire early or leave due to disability.
Press release describing S. 3221 / H.R. 6147 to let certain first responders buy into Medicare starting at age 50, with supporting quotes and endorsements from first responder groups.
FOP support letter for S. 3221 describing the Medicare buy-in concept for public safety officers who retire before age 65 and may lose employer-sponsored coverage.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act
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