AZ HB2096

Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 20-1133 to require the director to adopt rules complying with federal requirements for Medicare supplement insurance regulation.

Prohibits Medicare supplement insurance policies from containing exclusions for services provided by properly licensed health care providers whose services are eligible for Medicare reimbursement.

Requires every insurer offering Medicare supplement insurance to provide guaranteed availability of coverage to eligible individuals without declining enrollment, imposing preexisting condition exclusions, or charging additional premiums for preexisting conditions.

Applies Medicare supplement insurance rules to disability insurance policies, hospital and medical service corporation contracts, fraternal benefit society certificates, health care service organization coverages, and other insurer coverages delivered or issued in Arizona.

Requires the director to prescribe an effective date for adopted rules that allows insurers sufficient time to comply with form and practice requirements.