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Introduced
10/15/2019
10/15/2019
In Committee
10/16/2019
10/16/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the guaranteed issue of Medigap policies to all Medigap-eligible Medicare beneficiaries and Medicare Advantage enrollees, and for other purposes. This bill expands guaranteed issue rights with respect to Medigap policies (Medicare supplemental health insurance policies) to all beneficiaries regardless of age. (Guaranteed issue rights require that a policy be offered to any eligible applicant without regard to health status.) The bill provides for a phased implementation over a five-year period, with full implementation by January 1, 2028.
AI Summary
This bill, the Protecting Medicare Beneficiaries with Pre-Existing Conditions Act, expands guaranteed issue rights for Medigap policies (Medicare supplemental health insurance) to all Medicare beneficiaries, regardless of age. Currently, these rights are limited to those 65 and older. The bill provides a phased implementation over five years, with full implementation by January 1, 2028. It also establishes a one-time enrollment period for certain individuals who were previously ineligible for guaranteed issue. Additionally, the bill extends guaranteed issue rights to Medicare Advantage enrollees who subsequently disenroll and elect to receive benefits under the original Medicare fee-for-service program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 10/16/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4676/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4676/BILLS-116hr4676ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4676/BILLS-116hr4676ih.pdf.pdf |
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