New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 7157: Requires insurers offering renewal of Medicare supplemental insurance policies to notify holders of the availability of similar policies
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 7157 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires insurers offering renewal of Medicare supplemental insurance policies to notify holders of the availability of similar policies. Primary sponsor: Vivian Cook (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO INSURANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires insurers offering renewal of certain Medicare supplemental insurance policies or providing notification of a change in premiums of such policies to notify policyholders of the availability of policies offered by such insurer with similar benefits at a comparable premium or the ability of such policyholder to purchase a different policy without the pre-existing condition waiting period; applies to policies for which such insurers no longer accept new contracts but continue to renew for existing policyholders.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian Cook | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Karines Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| David Weprin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO INSURANCE
- REFERRED TO INSURANCE