Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act allows first responders aged 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare.
The Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide an option for first responders aged 50 to 64 who are separated from service due to retirement or disability to buy into Medicare. This option allows them to enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B, with the same benefits and protections as other Medicare enrollees. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will establish enrollment and coverage periods, and premiums will be set based on the average annual per capita amount for benefits and administrative expenses.
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