United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee 51 D cosponsors

HR 3748 — Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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In plain language

The bill allows individuals aged 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare.

This legislation creates an option for people between 50 and 64 years old to enroll in Medicare. It aims to provide similar benefits as those for individuals who are 65 and older.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers aged 50 to 64 may gain access to Medicare coverage options.

Summary

Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017 This bill makes a series of changes relating to health insurance options and costs. Among other things, the bill establishes a Medicare buy-in option for individuals aged 50 to 64, requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to negotiate drug prices for Medicare beneficiaries, and establishes an individual market reinsurance fund.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill introduces a Medicare buy-in option for individuals aged 50 to 64, allowing them to enroll in Medicare and pay premiums, thereby expanding eligibility for coverage.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395c

    ''Sec. 1899C. (a) Option.-- (1) Eligibility.--Every individual who meets the requirements described in paragraph (3) shall be eligible to enroll under this section. (2) In general.--An individual who meets the following requirements is eligible to enroll under this section: (A) Age.--The individual has attained 50 years of age, but has not attained 65 years of age. (B) Medicare eligibility (but for age).--The individual is not otherwise entitled to benefits under part A or eligible to enroll under part A or part B but would be eligible for benefits under part A or part B if the individual were 65 years of age. (3) Benefits.--An individual enrolled under this section is entitled to the same benefits under this title as an individual who is entitled to benefits under part A and enrolled under parts B and D.''

    This addition establishes a new section allowing individuals aged 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare, which previously only covered those 65 and older or those with disabilities.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395c

    The Secretary shall establish enrollment and coverage periods for individuals who enroll under this section.

    This mandates the establishment of specific enrollment and coverage periods for the new Medicare buy-in option.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395c

    Every individual who meets the requirements described in paragraph (3) shall be eligible to enroll under this section.

    This establishes eligibility criteria for the Medicare buy-in for individuals aged 50 to 64.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395c

    Premiums for enrollment under this section shall be paid to the Secretary at such times, and in such manner, as the Secretary determines appropriate.

    This section requires individuals enrolling under the buy-in option to pay premiums directly to the Secretary.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395c

    There is hereby created on the books of the Treasury of the United States a trust fund to be known as the 'Medicare Buy-In Trust Fund'.

    This creates a new trust fund to manage the premiums collected from individuals opting into the new Medicare buy-in program.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395c

    For purposes of applying section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the coverage provided through enrollment under this section constitutes minimum essential coverage.

    This provides that the coverage obtained through the buy-in option meets the ACA's minimum essential coverage requirement.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1395c

    During the period that begins on January 1, 2018, and ends on December 31, 2020, the Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities for the purposes of outreach, public education activities, and enrollment activities.

    This provision allocates funds for outreach and education about the new Medicare buy-in program.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3748 do?
Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017 This bill makes a series of changes relating to health insurance options and costs. Among other things, the bill establishes a Medicare buy-in option for individuals aged 50 to 64, requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to negotiate drug prices for Medicare beneficiaries, and establishes an individual market reinsurance fund.
Who sponsors HR 3748?
HR 3748 is sponsored by Higgins, Brian (Democratic), Larson, John B. (Democratic), Courtney, Joe (Democratic), Carson, André (Democratic), Cicilline, David N. (Democratic), Cohen, Steve (Democratic), DeLauro, Rosa L. (Democratic), Deutch, Theodore E. (Democratic), Huffman, Jared (Democratic), Kaptur, Marcy (Democratic), Keating, William R. (Democratic), Khanna, Ro (Democratic), Krishnamoorthi, Raja (Democratic), McCollum, Betty (Democratic), McEachin, A. Donald (Democratic), McGovern, James P. (Democratic), Perlmutter, Ed (Democratic), Price, David E. (Democratic), Quigley, Mike (Democratic), Ryan, Tim (Democratic), Titus, Dina (Democratic), Tonko, Paul (Democratic), Welch, Peter (Democratic), Delaney, John K. (Democratic), Pingree, Chellie (Democratic), Esty, Elizabeth H. (Democratic), Lowenthal, Alan S. (Democratic), Kihuen, Ruben J. (Democratic), Napolitano, Grace F. (Democratic), Maloney, Sean Patrick (Democratic), Garamendi, John (Democratic), Shea-Porter, Carol (Democratic), Peterson, Collin C. (Democratic), Polis, Jared (Democratic), Heck, Denny (Democratic), Swalwell, Eric (Democratic), Schiff, Adam B. (Democratic), Bonamici, Suzanne (Democratic), Kildee, Daniel T. (Democratic), Lofgren, Zoe (Democratic), Slaughter, Louise McIntosh (Democratic), Evans, Dwight (Democratic), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), Doyle, Michael F. (Democratic), Crowley, Joseph (Democratic), Wasserman Schultz, Debbie (Democratic), Maloney, Carolyn B. (Democratic), O'Rourke, Beto (Democratic), Aguilar, Pete (Democratic), Boyle, Brendan F. (Democratic), and DelBene, Suzan K. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 3748?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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