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Introduced
02/23/2022
02/23/2022
In Committee
02/23/2022
02/23/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act to create 632.823 of the statutes; Relating to: open period to select medicare supplement policy.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new provision in Wisconsin law that allows individuals enrolled in a Medicare supplement policy to cancel their existing policy and purchase a new one with the same or lesser benefits during a 30-day period beginning on their birthday. The bill prohibits insurers from denying coverage, conditioning issuance, or discriminating in premiums for the replacement policy based on the individual's health status, claims experience, receipt of healthcare, or medical condition. The new law will first apply to individuals whose birthday occurs on the effective date of the bill, which is the first day of the 7th month after publication.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (12)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Stephen Smith (D)*,
Lena Taylor (D)*,
Marisabel Cabrera (D),
Sue Conley (D),
Gary Hebl (D),
Katrina Shankland (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Don Vruwink (D),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/15/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb1021 | 02/24/2022 |
| SB1021 ROCP for Committee on Insurance, Licensing and Forestry | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/records/senate/insurance_licensing_and_forestry/1692074.pdf | 10/17/2022 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2021/REG/SB1021.pdf | 02/24/2022 |
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