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OH HB24

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jamie Callender

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires insurance issuers that offer Medigap (Medicare supplement) policies to individuals 65 and older to also offer the same coverage to Medicare-eligible individuals under 65 who qualify due to disability or end-stage renal disease

  • Prohibits premiums for under-65 enrollees from exceeding the premiums charged to individuals 65 and older for the same coverage

  • Bars exclusions or limitations on benefits for preexisting conditions for policies issued to under-65 Medicare beneficiaries

  • Establishes a six-month open enrollment period (January 1 to July 1) following the law's effective date for eligible individuals under 65 to obtain coverage

  • Allows existing policyholders under this program to switch to a different issuer offering the same coverage within 60 days of their birthday each year

Legislative Description

Provide Medigap policies for certain Medicare-eligible persons

Health and Human Services : Public Health

Last Action

Referred to committee: Insurance

1/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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