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Introduced
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
In Committee
01/27/2023
01/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2024
05/03/2024
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires issuers of Medigap insurance in the State to accept an eligible individual's application for coverage at any time throughout the year and prohibits issuers from denying the applicant a Medigap policy or certificate or make any premium rate distinctions because of health status. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to amend or adopt rules accordingly.
AI Summary
This bill requires issuers of Medigap (Medicare Supplement) insurance in the State of Hawaii to accept an eligible individual's application for coverage at any time throughout the year, and prohibits them from denying the applicant a Medigap policy or certificate or making any premium rate distinctions based on health status, claims experience, medical condition, or whether the applicant is receiving healthcare services. The bill also requires the Insurance Commissioner to amend or adopt rules to align with these new requirements.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (18)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao (D)*,
Cedric Gates (D)*,
Troy Hashimoto (D)*,
Natalia Hussey-Burdick (D)*,
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Scott Nishimoto (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Jackson Sayama (D)*,
Jenna Takenouchi (D)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Last Action
Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. (on 12/11/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=539&year=2024 |
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=539&year=2023 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/HB539_.HTM |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/bills/HB539_.HTM |
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