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AZ SB1191
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Shope
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AI Summary
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Requires insurers offering Medicare supplement insurance to persons 65+ to also offer policies to individuals under 65 who qualify for Medicare due to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
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Establishes enrollment periods for under-65 Medicare enrollees with ESRD or ALS, including within 6 months of enrolling in Medicare Part B or January 1, 2027, whichever is later
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Creates a special enrollment window from December 2, 2025 through June 1, 2027 for individuals under 65 already enrolled in Medicare Part B due to ESRD or ALS
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Prohibits insurers from charging enrollees under 65 with ESRD or ALS premium rates exceeding those charged to enrollees who are 65 years of age for the same plan
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Mandates that all benefits and coverages available to Medicare enrollees 65+ must also be available to under-65 enrollees who qualify due to ESRD or ALS
Legislative Description
Medicare supplement insurance; ALS; ESRD.
Insurance - Title 20
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/21/2026