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GA HB658

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Scott Holcomb

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia HB 658 creates state-level health insurance consumer protections that would take effect only if the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) is repealed

  • Prohibits health insurers from denying coverage, limiting benefits, or charging higher premiums based on preexisting conditions

  • Requires health plans to cover preventive services with no cost-sharing and to cover dependent children up to age 26

  • Bans annual and lifetime limits on essential health benefits, which include hospitalization, prescription drugs, mental health services, maternity care, and emergency services

  • Prevents insurers from canceling or non-renewing policies except for nonpayment of premiums or intentional fraud on applications

Legislative Description

Insurance; certain consumer protections contingent upon repeal of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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