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OH HB400

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jamie Callender

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Origin

House of Representatives

135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

AI Summary

  • Requires Medigap insurers offering coverage to individuals age 65+ to provide the same coverage to individuals under 65 who are eligible for Medicare due to disability or end-stage renal disease, effective January 1, 2025

  • Prohibits insurers from charging higher premiums for individuals under 65 than premiums charged for the same coverage to individuals age 65+

  • Eliminates preexisting condition exclusions or limitations for policies issued under this provision, notwithstanding other state law provisions

  • Establishes an open enrollment period from January 1, 2025 through July 1, 2025 for eligible individuals under 65 to enroll in coverage

  • Allows individuals already covered under these policies to switch to a different issuer annually within 60 days of their birthday while maintaining the same coverage level

Legislative Description

Provide Medigap policy for certain Medicare-eligible individuals

Commerce : Insurance

Last Action

Referred to committee: Insurance

2/6/2024

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/6/2024

Full Bill Text

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