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HI SB64

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jarrett Keohokalole

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Medicare supplement insurance (Medigap) issuers in Hawaii to accept applications from eligible individuals at any time throughout the year, rather than only during the six-month open enrollment period after Medicare Part B enrollment.

  • Prohibits Medigap issuers from denying coverage or adjusting premiums based on health status, claims experience, receipt of health care, or medical condition of applicants.

  • Allows current enrollees to switch to different eligible Medigap plans at any time without medical underwriting or premium adjustments based on health factors.

  • Requires the Insurance Commissioner to amend or adopt rules to implement the guaranteed-issue requirements.

  • Takes effect December 31, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Medicare Supplement Insurance.

Rules

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).

3/17/2023

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce3/17/2023
Health3/9/2023
Commerce and Consumer Protection2/15/2023
Health and Human Services1/20/2023

Full Bill Text

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