Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees Act

Senate Bill 2236 - Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T05:26:12Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2236 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.

12/31/2022, 5:26 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2236

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 S 2236

Bill S 2236 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2021. Bill S 2236 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 24, 2021. Bill S 2236's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 24, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2236

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2236

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2236

A bill 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