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TX HB1840

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Guillen

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires insurers offering Medicare supplement benefit plans to individuals 65 and older to also offer the same coverage to individuals under 65 who qualify for Medicare due to disability or end stage renal disease

  • Mandates that premiums charged to eligible individuals under 65 must be the same as those charged to individuals who are 65 years of age

  • Applies all benefits, protections, policies, and procedures for standard Medicare supplement plans to coverage for the under-65 disabled population

  • Applies to Medicare supplement benefit plans delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans.

Health

Last Action

Referred to Insurance

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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