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HI SB64
Bill
Status
3/7/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jarrett Keohokalole
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AI Summary
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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.
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Prohibits Medigap issuers from denying coverage or adjusting premiums based on health status, claims experience, receipt of health care, or medical condition of applicants.
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Allows current enrollees to switch to different eligible Medigap plans at any time without medical underwriting or premium adjustments based on health factors.
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Requires the Insurance Commissioner to amend or adopt rules to implement the guaranteed-issue requirements.
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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