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MI HB5891
Bill
Status
7/30/2024
Primary Sponsor
Abraham Aiyash
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AI Summary
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Prohibits insurers from denying, conditioning, or discriminating in pricing of Medicare supplement policies based on health status, claims experience, or medical conditions for applicants during their initial 6-month Medicare Part B enrollment period.
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Extends guaranteed issue protections to non-age-eligible individuals who enroll in Medicare Part B, including those already enrolled before the bill's effective date with a 6-month application window.
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Creates a birthday rule allowing applicants already insured under a Medicare supplement policy to switch to a different insurer within 60 days of their birthday without medical underwriting, provided they maintain the same policy type.
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Requires insurers offering Medicare supplement policies to non-age-eligible individuals to cap premiums at the rate charged to 65-year-olds and prohibits waiting periods or preexisting condition exclusions.
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Eliminates age-based restrictions by requiring insurers to make all currently available Medicare supplement policies accessible to qualifying applicants regardless of age.
Legislative Description
Insurance: health insurers; prohibition on denying or conditioning coverage of a Medicare supplement policy; expand. Amends sec. 3829 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3829).
Insurance: health insurers
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 07/30/2024
7/31/2024