Medicare Access for First Responders Aged 50-64
This act allows firefighters, police officers, and other first responders aged 50-64, who have retired or been separated from service due to disability, to buy into Medicare. This provides them with access to comprehensive healthcare, including hospital, medical, and prescription drug benefits, potentially significantly impacting their financial and health security after active duty.
Key points
Expands Medicare access for retired or disabled first responders aged 50-64.
Allows enrollment in full Medicare benefits (Parts A, B, and D), including Medicare Advantage plans.
Establishes monthly premiums to cover benefit and administrative costs.
Ensures coverage meets the minimum essential coverage requirement under the Affordable Care Act.
Creates an oversight board to monitor implementation and provides grants for outreach and enrollment assistance.
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