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WI AB34
WI AB34Coverage of individuals with preexisting conditions and benefit limits under health plans.
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Introduced
02/10/2021
02/10/2021
In Committee
08/05/2021
08/05/2021
Crossed Over
03/16/2021
03/16/2021
Passed
Dead
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 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 and benefit limits under health plans.
AI Summary
This bill amends various state statutes to prohibit health plans from denying coverage or imposing limits based on pre-existing conditions, and to require health plans to comply with certain federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) provisions related to coverage of individuals with pre-existing conditions and benefit limits. The bill creates a new statute, section 632.728, which requires individual and group health benefit plans, as well as self-insured health plans, to accept all applicants regardless of pre-existing conditions, and prohibits them from imposing pre-existing condition exclusions or setting annual or lifetime limits on benefits. The bill also specifies how health plans may vary premium rates based on factors like age and tobacco use. The bill's provisions only apply if the relevant ACA provisions are no longer enforceable or preempted by federal law.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (35)
David Armstrong (R)*,
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R)*,
Calvin Callahan (R)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Cindi Duchow (R)*,
James Edming (R)*,
Rick Gundrum (R)*,
Jesse James (R)*,
Samantha Kerkman (R)*,
Joel Kitchens (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Scott Krug (R)*,
Gae Magnafici (R)*,
Clint Moses (R)*,
Dave Murphy (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Todd Novak (R)*,
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)*,
Jon Plumer (R)*,
Jessie Rodriguez (R)*,
Michael Schraa (R)*,
Ken Skowronski (R)*,
Pat Snyder (R)*,
Paul Tittl (R)*,
Travis Tranel (R)*,
Nancy VanderMeer (R)*,
Chuck Wichgers (R)*,
Shannon Zimmerman (R)*,
Alberta Darling (R),
Mary Felzkowski (R),
André Jacque (R),
Howard Marklein (R),
Steve Nass (R),
Lena Taylor (D),
Van Wanggaard (R),
Last Action
Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/15/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab34 | 02/11/2021 |
| AB34 ROCP for Committee on Insurance, Licensing and Forestry | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/records/senate/insurance_licensing_and_forestry/1692050.pdf | 10/15/2022 |
| AB34 ROCP for Committee on Insurance | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/records/assembly/insurance/1602438.pdf | 03/10/2021 |
| Fiscal Note - AB34: Health Insurance Mandate Report | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/fe/ab34/ab34_inins.pdf | 02/20/2021 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2021/REG/AB34.pdf | 02/11/2021 |
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