HF 70: 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 31-day open enrollment period that begins on March 1. “Applicant” is defined in the bill as an individual who is a covered person under an individual or 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. “Medicare supplement policy” is also defined in the bill.

House subcommittee · named January 22, 2025

• Rep. Gary M. Mohr (R) · gary.mohr@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Shannon Latham (R) · shannon.latham@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Dr. Megan L. Srinivas (D) · megan.srinivas@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 3 against

For: AARP Iowa; Dialysis Patient Citizens; Fresenius Medical Care; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; The ALS Association

Against: AHIP; Federation of Iowa Insurers; National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-Iowa

In plain words

1. January 16, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Health and Human Services committee
2. January 22, 2025House subcommittee named: Mohr, G., Latham and Srinivas
3. January 23, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 6, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. February 6, 2025Committee vote: 23–0
6. February 10, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 308