SF 2081: 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, 2025, 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.

Senate subcommittee · named January 31, 2024

• Sen. Cherielynn Westrich (R) · cherielynn.westrich@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Kerry Gruenhagen (R) · kerry.gruenhagen@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Janet Petersen (D) · janet.petersen@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 4 against

For: AARP Iowa; Dialysis Patient Citizens; Fresenius Medical Care

Against: Americas Health Insurance Plans (AHIP); Federation of Iowa Insurers; National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals-Iowa Chapter; Wellmark, Inc.

In plain words

1. January 22, 2024Filed in the Senate and sent to the Commerce committee
2. January 31, 2024Senate subcommittee named: Westrich, Gruenhagen and Petersen
3. February 7, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 15, 2024Approved by the Senate committee