Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees Act

House Bill 4527 - Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-11-01T13:49:48Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4527 Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 1:49 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 4527

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4527

Bill HR 4527 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 26, 2019. Bill HR 4527 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on September 26, 2019. Bill HR 4527's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held. as of December 10, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4527

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4527

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies

- Disability and paralysis

- Fires

- First responders and emergency personnel

- Government trust funds

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

- Health programs administration and funding

- Law enforcement officers

- Medicaid

- Medicare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4527

Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide an option for first responders age 50 to 64 who are separated from service due to retirement or disability to buy into Medicare.

Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees Act