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Introduced
01/10/2019
01/10/2019
In Committee
01/24/2019
01/24/2019
Crossed Over
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Passed
Dead
04/01/2020
04/01/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act to amend 40.51 (8), 40.51 (8m), 66.0137 (4), 120.13 (2) (g) and 185.983 (1) (intro.); and to create 609.847 and 632.728 of the statutes; Relating to: coverage of individuals with preexisting conditions.
AI Summary
This bill amends various Wisconsin statutes to prohibit health plans from discriminating against individuals with pre-existing conditions. The key provisions include:
1. Requiring all health plans offered in Wisconsin to comply with the coverage requirements for individuals with pre-existing conditions under the federal Affordable Care Act, even if those federal provisions are no longer enforceable.
2. Prohibiting health plans from imposing pre-existing condition exclusions or denying claims/coverage based on a pre-existing condition.
3. Limiting the factors health plans can use to vary premium rates, such as age, family status, and tobacco use.
4. Ensuring open and special enrollment periods for individuals to enroll in health plans, regardless of pre-existing conditions.
The bill aims to maintain protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions in Wisconsin's health insurance market, even if the federal Affordable Care Act's requirements are no longer in effect.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (62)
Tyler August (R)*,
Joan Ballweg (R)*,
Mark Born (R)*,
Janel Brandtjen (R)*,
Robert Brooks (R)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Cindi Duchow (R)*,
James Edming (R)*,
Mary Felzkowski (R)*,
Rick Gundrum (R)*,
Cody Horlacher (R)*,
John Jagler (R)*,
Jesse James (R)*,
Terry Katsma (R)*,
Samantha Kerkman (R)*,
Joel Kitchens (R)*,
Scott Krug (R)*,
Mike Kuglitsch (R)*,
Robert Kulp (R)*,
Anthony Kurtz (R)*,
Amy Loudenbeck (R)*,
John Macco (R)*,
Gae Magnafici (R)*,
Dave Murphy (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Todd Novak (R)*,
Loren Oldenburg (R)*,
Jim Ott (R)*,
Kevin Petersen (R)*,
Warren Petryk (R)*,
Jon Plumer (R)*,
Treig Pronschinske (R)*,
Romaine Quinn (R)*,
Timothy Ramthun (R)*,
Jessie Rodriguez (R)*,
Mike Rohrkaste (R)*,
Joe Sanfelippo (R)*,
Michael Schraa (R)*,
Ken Skowronski (R)*,
Pat Snyder (R)*,
John Spiros (R)*,
Rob Stafsholt (R)*,
David Steffen (R)*,
Jim Steineke (R)*,
Rob Summerfield (R)*,
Rob Swearingen (R)*,
Gary Tauchen (R)*,
Jeremy Thiesfeldt (R)*,
Paul Tittl (R)*,
Travis Tranel (R)*,
Ron Tusler (R)*,
Nancy VanderMeer (R)*,
Tyler Vorpagel (R)*,
Robin Vos (R)*,
Robert Wittke (R)*,
Shannon Zimmerman (R)*,
Alberta Darling (R),
André Jacque (R),
Howard Marklein (R),
Luther Olsen (R),
Lena Taylor (D),
Van Wanggaard (R),
Last Action
Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 04/01/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab1 | 01/11/2019 |
| BillText | http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2019/REG/AB1.pdf | 01/11/2019 |
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