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S.1279: Medicare at 50 Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 21, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 21, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 21, 2021
Bill Summary
Medicare at 50 Act This bill establishes a Medicare buy-in option for certain qualifying individuals and also repeals restrictions relating to prescription drug prices under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Specifically, the bill allows individuals aged 50 to 64 to enroll in Medicare if such individuals would otherwise qualify for Medicare at the age of 65. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must determine enrollment...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 21, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| April 21, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) |