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OH HB24
Bill
Status
1/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jamie Callender
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AI Summary
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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
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Prohibits premiums for under-65 enrollees from exceeding the premiums charged to individuals 65 and older for the same coverage
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Bars exclusions or limitations on benefits for preexisting conditions for policies issued to under-65 Medicare beneficiaries
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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
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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