Bill > HB0340

This bill amends existing Utah law regarding Medicare supplement insurance, which is a type of health insurance that helps pay some of the health care costs that Original Medicare doesn't cover, such as copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles. Key provisions include clarifying that an "issuer" of such insurance means entities that deliver or issue these policies or certificates, and importantly, it introduces new protections for individuals under 65 who become eligible for Medicare due to disability or end-stage renal disease, allowing them to enroll in a Medicare supplement plan within 180 days of enrolling in Medicare without medical underwriting, discrimination based on health status, or preexisting condition exclusions, and requiring these plans to be offered at the same premium rate as for a 65-year-old. The bill also establishes specific enrollment periods for these younger individuals, with a general enrollment period from June 1, 2026, to December 1, 2026, and a six-month period once application availability is confirmed if it's delayed past June 1, 2026. Additionally, the bill allows the commissioner to adopt rules to implement these new provisions for individuals under 65.

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