H.R. 4148 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees Act
H.R. 4148 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jun 24, 2021, sponsored by Tom Malinowski with 32 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 24, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 32
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Malinowski (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 32 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 24, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jun 25, 2021)
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