Medicare Buy-In Option for Retired First Responders Aged 50-64.
This law creates a new option allowing retired or disabled first responders (police, firefighters, etc.) aged 50 to 64 to purchase full Medicare coverage (Parts A, B, and D). This provides essential public safety workers who have left service with comprehensive health insurance access before the standard age of 65, though they must pay the full premium cost. Enrollees may be eligible for premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Key points
Allows qualified first responders (retired or disabled) aged 50-64 to buy into comprehensive Medicare coverage (Parts A, B, and D).
Enrollees must pay the full monthly premium but may be eligible for premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Guarantees the right to purchase supplemental Medigap insurance policies upon initial and subsequent enrollment in the program.
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