A significant number of people would likely move on to alternate careers at that age range if they could have access to Medicare.

People in their 50s would likely still have kids in school, loans, etc. They would be plunged into dire poverty for the next 30 years or so. Just my take, having retired early...

Thanks for your creative thinking, though. I'm sure others have different experiences.

Low cost of living states. A good majority of people would benefit a lot from early retirement.

Those people elect the worst and most corrupt politicians.

Sorry, but the truth is they hate me, too.

For everyone as Yang proposed.

So, I came up with another idea.

Some folks acted as if it was the end of civilization as we know it.

I’m 61, my husband is 59. I have benefits whereas my husband does not (W2 contractor) so he is covered under me. As things stand right now I have to work until my husband reaches 65 and is eligible for Medicare, meaning I’ll be working until I’m 67. If they lowered the eligibility age for Medicare and he could retire early as well. Instead we’re working longer so that we have medical coverage. Stupid. (Cost through ACA is about $2500 a month for us — not affordable).

I like your idea. It opens up the job market and allows people to actually enjoy retirement versus working until they drop dead.