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MI SB1143
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits insurers from denying, conditioning, or price-discriminating Medicare supplement policies based on health status, claims experience, or medical condition for applicants during the 6-month period after enrolling in Medicare Part B at age 65 or older.
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Extends guaranteed issue protections to non-age-eligible Medicare Part B enrollees during their initial 6-month enrollment period and to those already enrolled in Medicare Part B as of the bill's effective date within a 6-month window.
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Allows applicants currently insured under a Medicare supplement policy to switch to a different insurer's same policy without medical underwriting if they apply within 60 days of their birthday.
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Requires insurers offering Medicare supplement policies to non-age-eligible individuals to charge premiums no higher than rates for 65-year-olds and prohibit waiting periods or preexisting condition exclusions.
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Makes all Medicare supplement policies currently offered by an insurer available to all qualifying applicants regardless of age, without preexisting condition exclusions for applicants with 6 months of prior creditable coverage.
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
Referred To Committee On Finance, Insurance, And Consumer Protection
11/26/2024