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Eliminate the age restriction for Medicare eligibility, allowing anyone to buy into the program.

Created by A.P. on September 27, 2011

Modify Sec. 1836. [42 U.S.C. 1395o], removing "has attained age 65 and" from

Every individual who—
(1) is entitled to hospital insurance benefits under part A, or
(2) has attained age 65 and is a resident of the United States, and is either (A) a citizen or (B) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence who has resided in the United States continuously during the 5 years immediately preceding the month in which he applies for enrollment under this part,
is eligible to enroll in the insurance program established by this part.

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