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HI SB64

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jarrett Keohokalole

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the insurance commissioner to establish an annual open enrollment period for Medicare supplement (medigap) insurance beneficiaries who have been enrolled for a minimum of twelve months.

  • Mandates that issuers of medigap policies accept applications from eligible individuals during the annual open enrollment period for any available benefit plan.

  • Prohibits medigap issuers from denying coverage or charging higher premiums based on health status, claims experience, receipt of health care, or medical condition.

  • Applies non-discrimination requirements to all applicants enrolled in Medicare Part B, whether due to age or disability.

  • Directs the insurance commissioner to adopt or amend rules to implement these requirements.

Legislative Description

Relating To Medicare Supplement Insurance.

Rules

Last Action

Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.

12/11/2023

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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