The FORCE Act of 2025 provides Medicare benefits to first responders aged 57 and older.

The FORCE Act of 2025 amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare benefits for first responders who have reached the age of 57 but are not yet eligible for Medicare at 65. Eligible individuals must have worked for at least 10 years in specified occupations. The bill establishes a Medicare First Responder Trust Fund to manage collected premiums. It also updates standards for Medicare supplemental policies to ensure they accept eligible first responders. The coverage provided through this act is considered minimum essential coverage under the Internal Revenue Code.

The FORCE Act of 2025 provides Medicare benefits to first responders aged 57 and older.

The FORCE Act of 2025 amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare benefits for first responders who have reached the age of 57 but are not yet eligible for Medicare at 65. Eligible individuals must have worked for at least 10 years in specified occupations. The bill establishes a Medicare First Responder Trust Fund to manage collected premiums. It also updates standards for Medicare supplemental policies to ensure they accept eligible first responders. The coverage provided through this act is considered minimum essential coverage under the Internal Revenue Code.