SB 1199: Medicare supplement policies; annual open enrollment period, individual Medicare policies, etc.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Medicare supplement policies; annual open enrollment period. Requires an insurer, health services plan, or health maintenance organization issuing individual Medicare supplement policies or certificates in the Commonwealth to offer to an individual currently insured under any such policy an annual open enrollment period commencing on the day of the individual's birthday and remaining open for at least 60 days thereafter, during which time the individual may purchase any Medicare supplement policy made available by any insurer in the Commonwealth that offers the same benefits as those provided by the current coverage. The bill also requires such insurer, health services plan, or health maintenance organization to notify, at least 15 days but not more than 30 days prior to the commencement of such annual open enrollment period, each individual to whom such open enrollment period applies of the dates of that open enrollment period, the rights of the individual during that open enrollment period, and any modification of benefits provided by or adjustment of premiums charged for such Medicare supplement policy. This bill is identical to HB 2100.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 24, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0540)
2. March 24, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 540 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. March 5, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. March 5, 2025Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 5, 2025
5. March 4, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1199)
6. February 23, 2025Signed by President
7. February 20, 2025Signed by Speaker
8. February 20, 2025Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1199ER)
9. February 20, 2025Enrolled
10. February 18, 2025Passed House (80-Y 17-N)
11. February 18, 2025Read third time
12. February 17, 2025Read second time

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