Medigap Consumer Protection Act of 2018

Bill Number

HR 6431

Introduced

Jul 18, 2018

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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be ...

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Government information and archives Health Health care costs and insurance Health care coverage and access Insurance industry and regulation Medicaid Medicare

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Summary

Medigap Consumer Protection Act of 2018

This bill (1) expands guaranteed issue rights with respect to Medigap policies (Medicare supplemental health insurance policies), (2) eliminates certain limitations on Medigap policies for newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries, and (3) modifies other provisions related to Medigap policies. ("Guaranteed issue" rights require that a policy be offered to any eligible applicant without regard to health status.)

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Jul 18, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 18, 2018

Introduced in House

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