HF 228: Relating to Medicare supplement policies and an annual open enrollment period

What it does

This bill relates to Medicare supplement policies and an annual open enrollment period. Beginning January 1, 2024, applicants shall have an annual 30-day open enrollment period that begins on the date of an applicant’s birthday. “Applicant” is defined in the bill as an individual who is at least years old who seeks to contract for benefits under an individual Medicare supplement policy, or a proposed covered individual under a group Medicare supplement policy. “Applicant” includes an individual under the age of who qualifies for Medicare due to disability, end-stage renal disease, or exposure to an environmental hazard.

House subcommittee · named February 13, 2023

• Rep. Gary M. Mohr (R) · gary.mohr@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Barb Kniff McCulla (R) · barb.kniffmcculla@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Megan L. Srinivas (D) · megan.srinivas@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 0 against

For: AARP Iowa; Alzheimers Association, Iowa Chapter; Dialysis Patient Citizens; Fresenius Medical Care; Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging

In plain words

1. February 8, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the Health and Human Services committee
2. February 13, 2023House subcommittee named: Mohr, G., Kniff McCulla and Srinivas
3. February 21, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 23, 2023Approved by the House committee
5. February 27, 2023Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 462
6. March 21, 2023Withdrawn