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TN HB1848

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ed Butler

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires insurers offering Medicare supplement policies to persons 65 and older to also offer the same policies to "non-age eligible persons" (those under 65 who qualify for Medicare due to disability or end-stage renal disease)

  • Prohibits insurers from denying coverage, conditioning issuance, or discriminating in pricing based on health status, claims experience, or medical condition for applicants who apply during their initial 6-month enrollment window

  • Caps premiums for non-age eligible persons at the "weighted average aged premium rate" calculated from premium rates across all age bands for enrollees 65 and older

  • Prohibits waiting periods or preexisting condition limitations for non-age eligible persons in Medicare supplement policies

  • Takes effect January 1, 2027, applying to policies entered into, renewed, amended, or modified on or after that date

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56, relative to medicare supplement policies.

Insurance, Health, Accident

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance Subcommittee2/11/2026
Insurance2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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