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Introduced
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of December 15, 1982 (P.L.1291, No.292), entitled "An act to provide for the reasonable standardization and minimum loss ratios of coverage and simplification of terms and benefits of group medicare supplement accident and health insurance policies or group subscriber contracts of health plan corporations and nonprofit health service plans; to facilitate public understanding and comparison of such policies; to eliminate provisions contained in such policies which may be misleading or confusing in connection with the purchase thereof or with the settlement of claims; and to provide for full disclosure in the sale of such coverages to persons eligible for medicare by reason of age," providing for annual open enrollment period; and abrogating a regulation.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an annual open enrollment period for individuals with Medicare supplement insurance, ensuring they can purchase a new policy with the same benefits as their current one without being denied or charged more due to their health status. This open enrollment period will begin on an individual's birthday and last for at least 90 days, and insurers must provide at least 15 days' notice before it starts, informing individuals of the dates, their rights, and any changes to their current policy or premiums. The bill also abrogates, or cancels, a regulation (31 Pa. Code § 89.778) that conflicts with these new provisions, and the changes will take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (12)
Amanda Cappelletti (D)*,
Maria Collett (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Art Haywood (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Nickolas Pisciottano (D),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Elder Vogel (R),
Last Action
Referred to Banking & Insurance (on 02/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1185 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/SB1185/PN1459 |
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