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TX HB1803

TX HB1803
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans.


summary

Introduced
01/30/2023
In Committee
05/10/2023
Crossed Over
05/08/2023
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023

Introduced Session

88th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Texas Insurance Code to require entities that offer Medicare supplement benefit plans to individuals 65 years of age or older to also offer the same coverage to individuals younger than 65 who are eligible for and enrolled in Medicare due to disability or end-stage renal disease. The bill also mandates an open enrollment period for these younger individuals from July 1, 2024, to January 1, 2025, and specifies that the changes apply only to plans delivered, issued, or renewed on or after July 1, 2024. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services (on 05/10/2023)

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