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HOUSE 6147119th CongressReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act

Last Action
11/19/2025

Actions

  • 2025-11-19Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2025-11-19Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2025-11-19Introduced in House
  • 2025-11-19Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2025-11-19 (00)

Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders 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.

Cosponsors (5)

  • Lois Frankel (D-FL)
  • Patrick Ryan (D-NY)
  • Sean Casten (D-IL)
  • Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)
  • Marcy Kaptur (D-OH)
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