Contact Congress about H.R. 6157: FORCE Act of 2025

Some first responders ages 57 to 64 could buy into Medicare before age 65. They would need 10 years in listed first responder jobs and would pay Medicare premiums.

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FORCE Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred 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.

Latest action on H.R. 6157: Referred 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.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects first responders ages 57 to 64 who have worked at least 10 years in the listed job categories. It could matter most for people in public safety jobs who retire, cut back hours, or lose employer health coverage before age 65. It also affects the federal Medicare program, state Medicaid programs, and insurers that sell Medigap plans.

Why this matters: Many first responders may leave demanding jobs before they turn 65, and this bill could give some of them a Medicare option sooner. It could make health coverage more stable for eligible workers between ages 57 and 64. But it is not free coverage. People who enroll would pay premiums, and some may still find the cost too high. The bill also matters because it creates new rules for Medicaid, Medigap plans, and Medicare financing.

Key provisions in H.R. 6157

• This bill applies to people ages 57 to 64 with at least 10 years in listed first responder jobs. The job list uses federal Standard Occupational Classification codes.
• Enrollees must meet the normal Medicare rules, except for age. For this program, Medicare would treat them as if they were 65.
• Enrollees would get the same benefits and protections as people in Medicare Parts A and B. They could also choose Part D drug coverage or Medicare Advantage.
• People could sign up one month before they first qualify at age 57. They could also sign up anytime later while they remain eligible.
• Coverage would start on the first day of the month after sign-up. It would end if the person leaves the program or becomes eligible for regular Medicare.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 6157

What is H.R. 6157?

Some first responders ages 57 to 64 could buy into Medicare before age 65. They would need 10 years in listed first responder jobs and would pay Medicare premiums.

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