of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, shall cease to have force or effect. X Transition A Transitional Medicare buy-In option and transitional public option 1001. Lowering the Medicare age (a) In general Title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395c et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 1899C. Transitional Medicare buy-in option for certain individuals (a) Option (1) In general Every individual who meets the requirements described in paragraph (3) shall be eligible to enroll under this section. (2) Parts A, B, and D benefits An individual enrolled under this section is entitled to the same benefits (and shall receive the same protections) under this title as an individual who is entitled to benefits under part A and enrolled under parts B and D, including the ability to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan that provides qualified prescription drug coverage (an MA–PD plan). (3) Requirements for eligibility The requirements described in this paragraph are the following: (A) The individual is a resident of the United States. (B) The individual is— (i) a citizen or national of the United States