Senate Bill 2552
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 26, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2552
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees Act
This bill establishes a Medicare buy-in option for certain qualifying first responders.
Specifically, the bill allows first responders aged 50 to 64 to enroll in Medicare if they are retired or otherwise separated from service due to a disability. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must determine enrollment periods and set premiums for the buy-in option established under the bill, in accordance with specified requirements. The CMS must also award grants to states and nonprofit organizations for outreach and enrollment activities relating to the buy-in option.
September 26, 2019
09/26/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
09/26/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:47 PM