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WI SB1021

WI SB1021
Open period to select medicare supplement policy.


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Introduced
02/23/2022
In Committee
02/23/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/15/2022)

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