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GA HB323

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Karen Mathiak

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires insurers offering Medicare supplement policies to individuals 65 and older to also offer policies to individuals under 65 who qualify for Medicare due to disability or end stage renal disease under 42 U.S.C. Section 426(b) or 426-1

  • Prohibits insurers from charging premium rates for Plan A, B, or D Medicare supplement policies to under-65 disabled/ESRD beneficiaries that exceed rates charged to 65-year-old enrollees

  • Caps premium rates for all other standardized Medicare supplement policies for under-65 disabled/ESRD beneficiaries at 200% of rates charged to 65-year-old enrollees, and prohibits waiting periods or preexisting condition exclusions for these individuals

  • Creates a one-time six-month open enrollment period beginning January 1, 2026, for individuals currently enrolled in Medicare due to disability or end stage renal disease to enroll in Medicare supplement policies

  • Effective January 1, 2026, for all provisions except rule making authority, which takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Bridging the Gap for ALS and Chronic Kidney Disease Act of 2025; enact

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Labor3/10/2025
Health2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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