HR 6157119th CongressIn Committee

FORCE Act of 2025

Introduced: Nov 19, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-California)

Standard Summary

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The FORCE Act expands Medicare eligibility to first responders aged 57‑65, establishing a dedicated trust fund, and clarifying enrollment, premium, and coverage provisions.

Key Points

1Eligibility: first responders aged 57‑65 with 10+ years in specified occupations.
2Enrollment can occur up to one month before eligibility or anytime thereafter.
3Premiums equal to the standard Part B premium plus, if applicable, the Part A premium for a 65‑year‑old.
4Creation of a Medicare First Responder Trust Fund to hold premiums.
5Interaction with Medicaid and Medigap provisions to prevent coverage duplication.

Impact Areas

First responders and their familiesMedicare program and federal budgetHealth insurers offering Medicare Advantage and Medigap plansMedicaid programs and state health agencies

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