WASHINGTON— “Medicare-for-all” might be off the table for now but some Democrats in Congress are looking to slowly roll out more access to the service.

“Last year, Wisconsinites sent a really clear message to Washington that they want us to work together and they want us to expand access to healthcare and to lower costs,” said Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin.

With that message in mind, Sen. Baldwin announced on Wednesday she wanted to give more Americans a potentially-cheaper alternative.

She along with Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio crafted the “Medicare at 50 Act” to allow folks between the ages of 50 and 64 to buy in to the government-run program instead of having private insurance.

The senators believe this bill will lower healthcare costs by adding more contributors, reinforce the current program and strengthen the Health Insurance Marketplace.

But is that enough?

The progressive wing of the Democratic Party isn’t giving up on “Medicare-for-all.”

In fact, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington said House Democrats would introduce a single-payer bill within the next two weeks.

The Green New Deal Resolution, another progressive legislative effort, looks to make that goal a top priority in the party’s agenda.

 “I’ve always supported universal healthcare, but we’re not there yet,” said Sen. Baldwin. “So let’s continue working to guarantee high quality, affordable healthcare coverage for every American.”

 And they see this measure as an important first step.

“There’s a lot of debate about Medicare and how to expand and whether or not to expand Medicare and giving people a choice I think, is very, very important,” said Sen. Stabenow.