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NJ S2592

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vin Gopal

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Medicare supplement insurance issuers from denying coverage, conditioning policy effectiveness, or discriminating in pricing based on health status, claims experience, receipt of health care, or medical condition of applicants

  • Requires year-round open enrollment, mandating insurers accept applicants for any Medicare supplement policy at all times throughout the year

  • Extends protections to all Medicare enrollees, including those enrolled due to disability (not just those enrolled by reason of age)

  • Eliminates preexisting condition exclusions for certain individuals who qualify under federal law (42 U.S.C. §1395ss) when they enroll during specified periods with documentation of prior coverage termination or Medicare Part D enrollment

  • Takes effect 90 days following enactment

Legislative Description

Requires certain issuance standards and open enrollment for Medicare supplement policies.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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