S. 3221: Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-11-19 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2025-11-19 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-01-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-11-19):
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.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 3221 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 3221?
S. 3221 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 3221 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).